#78E047 Hex Color
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High-energy and neon, this lime green demands attention. Use #78e047 sparingly as a 10% accent color, as its extreme saturation can overwhelm a layout if used as a primary background. It pairs cleanly with deep charcoal or black text, which maintains excellent contrast. The hex code is #78e047, making it a reliable choice for gaming UI or sports branding that needs a fresh, sparkling pop.
Questions about #78e047
What is #78e047 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78e047 is rgb(120, 224, 71), in HSL hsl(101, 71%, 58%) and in CMYK 46%, 0%, 68%, 12%.
Why is #78e047 difficult to use as a primary background color?
#78e047 is an extremely saturated neon lime that can quickly overwhelm the viewer when used on large surfaces. It is much more effective as a small, high-impact accent, such as for call-to-action buttons or small UI highlights that require immediate visual attention.
Is #78e047 readable on white or black?
#78e047 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.55:1 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.