#78B9A1 Hex Color
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#78b9a1 is a muted, cool teal with soft gray undertones and a medium-light value. Its dusty finish creates a gentle, polished feel for healthcare, wellness, spring, and baby-focused designs. Use the hex code #78b9a1 as a supporting background or dominant base. Pair it with charcoal and warm cream; black text remains highly readable at about 9.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #78b9a1
What is #78b9a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78b9a1 is rgb(120, 185, 161), in HSL hsl(158, 32%, 60%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 13%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #78b9a1?
#78b9a1 pairs well with charcoal for readable text and warm cream for a soft, balanced palette, while deeper blue-green accents add contrast without losing its calm, muted character. These combinations suit wellness, healthcare, spring, and baby-focused designs.
Is #78b9a1 warm or cool?
#78b9a1 reads as a cool teal because its green-blue hue is softened by gray undertones, giving it a dusty, polished look rather than the yellow warmth associated with olive or mint-leaning greens.
Is #78b9a1 readable on white or black?
#78b9a1 has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.25:1 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.