#78CFCB Hex Color

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With its light value and softened saturation, #78cfcb is a cool cyan with gentle green undertones and a fresh, airy finish. The hex code works well as a dominant background for spring, baby, wellness, and technology designs, especially with charcoal or deep navy accents. Black text reaches about 11.6:1 contrast here, making it suitable for readable body copy.

Questions about #78cfcb

What is #78cfcb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78cfcb is rgb(120, 207, 203), in HSL hsl(177, 48%, 64%) and in CMYK 42%, 0%, 2%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #78cfcb?
#78cfcb pairs well with charcoal or deep navy for readable contrast, while warm coral, terracotta, or soft peach accents can balance its cool cyan base without overpowering its light, airy character.
Is #78cfcb readable on white or black?
#78cfcb has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.58:1 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.