#78D249 Hex Color
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Fresh, zesty lime at full saturation, #78d249 glows with a yellow undertone that reads energetic rather than calm. Treat it as an accent in the 10% slot, since it can overwhelm as a full background. It shines in gaming, sports, and energy drink branding, and pairs sharper with charcoal than with white. Black text on it hits about 11.1:1 contrast, so small body type stays readable.
Questions about #78d249
What is #78d249 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78d249 is rgb(120, 210, 73), in HSL hsl(99, 60%, 55%) and in CMYK 43%, 0%, 65%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #78d249?
#78d249 pairs well with deep charcoal, navy, and near-black tones, which balance its high saturation without dulling it. For a warmer, earthier mix, try terracotta, and keep this lime as a small accent either way.
Is #78d249 readable on white or black?
#78d249 has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.11:1 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.