#78BB52 Hex Color
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Not a soft pastel green, this lime is loud and vivid. The hex code #78bb52 is bright and fairly saturated, built for calls to action, sports branding, and gaming accents. Use it as a highlight rather than a full background, where it can overwhelm. Black text on it reaches about 9.0:1 contrast, well past AA for small type.
Questions about #78bb52
What is #78bb52 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78bb52 is rgb(120, 187, 82), in HSL hsl(98, 44%, 53%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 56%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #78bb52?
Charcoal and deep navy ground #78bb52's brightness and let it work as a punchy accent. For something less predictable, try a muted plum or terracotta, which soften its neon edge.
Is #78bb52 readable on white or black?
#78bb52 has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.02:1 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.