#78C9FF Hex Color
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This bright, pastel blue projects a friendly, high-energy mood. Because it is highly saturated and quite light, #78c9ff works best as a vibrant accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming the eye. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal grays or warm terra-cotta tones. The hex code for this cool sky blue is #78c9ff, which offers excellent readability for black text.
Questions about #78c9ff
What is #78c9ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78c9ff is rgb(120, 201, 255), in HSL hsl(204, 100%, 74%) and in CMYK 53%, 21%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #78c9ff?
#78c9ff looks striking when paired with deep charcoal for high-contrast text or warm terra-cotta for a balanced, vibrant scheme. This combination anchors the airy blue, preventing it from appearing too washed out on bright white digital backgrounds.
Is #78c9ff suitable for text on a white background?
Using #78c9ff for body text is generally not recommended as it lacks sufficient contrast against white backgrounds, failing most accessibility standards for readability. It works better as a vibrant, high-energy accent color for buttons, icons, or decorative UI elements.
Is #78c9ff readable on white or black?
#78c9ff has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.59:1 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.