#78C2F2 Hex Color
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#78c2f2 is a light, cool blue with a fresh, softly saturated finish and a gentle glow. Its airy character suggests peace, trust, youth, and reliable care. Use it as a dominant background for healthcare, finance, security, technology, or spring-themed designs, pairing it with navy or charcoal. Black text achieves about 10.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #78c2f2.
Questions about #78c2f2
What is #78c2f2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78c2f2 is rgb(120, 194, 242), in HSL hsl(204, 82%, 71%) and in CMYK 50%, 20%, 0%, 5%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #78c2f2?
Is #78c2f2 a warm or cool color?
#78c2f2 reads as a cool blue because its blue channel is strongest and its green component exceeds red, giving it a fresh, airy appearance rather than a yellow or red cast.
Does #78c2f2 work with black text?
#78c2f2 provides strong contrast with black text at about 10.8:1, making it a practical light background for readable interfaces; white text has much lower contrast, so dark text is the safer choice for accessibility.
Is #78c2f2 readable on white or black?
#78c2f2 has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.79:1 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.