#78C1B5 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy teal sits in a balanced middle ground between green and blue. Because of its desaturated, pastel quality, #78c1b5 works effectively as a calm, airy background color that avoids the harshness of brighter tones. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays or soft coral accents. The hex code for this shade is #78c1b5, which offers strong enough contrast for readable black text.
Questions about #78c1b5
What is #78c1b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78c1b5 is rgb(120, 193, 181), in HSL hsl(170, 37%, 61%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 6%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #78c1b5 for a balanced design?
This shade functions beautifully alongside high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate, which anchor its lightness. For a warmer, organic contrast, try pairing #78c1b5 with soft terracotta or dusty coral accents to emphasize its subtle green undertones.
Is #78c1b5 readable on white or black?
#78c1b5 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.09:1 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.