#78C0BC Hex Color
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This muted, dusty cyan lands between blue and green with a distinct, ashy quality. Because it is highly unsaturated, it functions best as a calming background color rather than a harsh accent. Pair #78c0bc with charcoal grays for a clean, modern look. The hex code for this cool tone is #78c0bc, and it supports black text accessibility requirements for small body copy.
Questions about #78c0bc
What is #78c0bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78c0bc is rgb(120, 192, 188), in HSL hsl(177, 36%, 61%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 2%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #78c0bc in a UI design?
#78c0bc functions best alongside neutral charcoal grays to create a clean, professional aesthetic. For accent colors, it pairs well with soft terracottas or warm beige tones, which balance the inherent coolness of this dusty cyan.
Is #78c0bc readable on white or black?
#78c0bc has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.06:1 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.