#78EFD5 Hex Color
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This bright, minty teal is highly luminous, bordering on neon. Because of its intense saturation, #78efd5 works best as a sharp accent color rather than a large background block, which can easily overwhelm the eye. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or slate greys for a modern, high-contrast look. The hex code for this cool, refreshing shade is #78efd5.
Questions about #78efd5
What is #78efd5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78efd5 is rgb(120, 239, 213), in HSL hsl(167, 79%, 70%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 11%, 6%.
How can I effectively use #78efd5 in web design?
Because #78efd5 is highly luminous and leans neon, use it sparingly as a call-to-action button or highlight rather than a primary background color. It creates a striking, modern contrast when placed against dark charcoal or slate backgrounds.
Is #78efd5 a warm or cool color?
#78efd5 is a distinctly cool, refreshing shade that sits in the cyan-mint spectrum. Its high brightness and subtle blue-green undertones give it a crisp, clinical feeling that naturally recedes in layouts, making it ideal for energetic, clean-looking interfaces.
Is #78efd5 readable on white or black?
#78efd5 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.10:1 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.