#78C4E9 Hex Color
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#78c4e9 is a crisp, unsaturated blue that feels light and approachable. Because of its high lightness, it functions well as a dominant background in modern UI design. It pairs effectively with charcoal grays for a balanced, professional look. Since black text provides excellent 10.9:1 contrast, this hex code is a practical choice for readable body copy in healthcare or finance applications.
Questions about #78c4e9
What is #78c4e9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78c4e9 is rgb(120, 196, 233), in HSL hsl(200, 72%, 69%) and in CMYK 48%, 16%, 0%, 9%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #78c4e9 for a professional palette?
You can ground this light blue by pairing it with charcoal or deep slate grays to create a balanced, professional look. Using a dark neutral allows the brightness of #78c4e9 to function as a clean, approachable accent.
Is #78c4e9 readable on white or black?
#78c4e9 has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.87:1 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.