#78B7DB Hex Color
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Soft and cool, #78b7db is a light, slightly muted blue with a clean, airy finish. Its gentle saturation creates a peaceful, dependable mood without becoming overly sweet. Use the hex code #78b7db as a UI background, spring palette base, or healthcare and finance accent. Black text has about a 9.6:1 contrast ratio on this shade.
Questions about #78b7db
What is #78b7db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78b7db is rgb(120, 183, 219), in HSL hsl(202, 58%, 66%) and in CMYK 45%, 16%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #78b7db?
It pairs well with white or charcoal for clean contrast, navy for a grounded look, and muted coral as a warm accent. These combinations keep its airy character while adding depth or visual energy.
Does #78b7db read as warm or cool?
#78b7db reads as a cool, light blue because its blue-cyan character and gentle saturation create an airy, calm impression rather than warmth. It works well where a clean, dependable, gentle visual tone is needed.
Is #78b7db readable on white or black?
#78b7db has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.59:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.