#78E6E8 Hex Color
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Closer to shallow pool water than to sky, this pastel cyan feels fresh and cool. The hex code #78e6e8 is light and unsaturated, so it works best as a dominant background for apps, spring themes, and children’s products. It flatters coral and deep navy accents. Black text sits clearly on top at about 14.3:1 contrast. To push it paler, try mixing white into the palette.
Questions about #78e6e8
What is #78e6e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78e6e8 is rgb(120, 230, 232), in HSL hsl(181, 71%, 69%) and in CMYK 48%, 1%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #78e6e8?
Coral and deep navy both sharpen this pale cyan without fighting its softness. Warm terracotta accents also work when you want a spring palette with more energy.
Is #78e6e8 readable on white or black?
#78e6e8 has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.28:1 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.