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#78981B color code is #78981B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #78981b.

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#78981B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #78981B is 0.2653. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.33:1 against white and 6.31:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#78981B on white3.33:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#78981B on black6.31:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #78981B3.33:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #78981B6.31:1AA

#78981B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #78981B?+
The hex code for #78981B is #78981B. In RGB it's rgb(120, 152, 27), and in HSL it's hsl(75, 70%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #78981B?+
#78981B in RGB is (120, 152, 27). Written in CSS: rgb(120, 152, 27).
What is the CMYK value of #78981B?+
#78981B converts to CMYK(21%, 0%, 82%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #78981B.
Is #78981b a warm or cool color?+
#78981B (#78981B) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 75° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #78981b belong to?+
#78981B belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 75°, 70%, 35% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #78981b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#78981B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.33:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #78981b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #78981B (#78981B) is 7744 C Moss Gold, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #78981B in design

Practical guidance for using #78981b (#78981B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#78981B (#78981B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.3:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #78981B (#78981B) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#78981B flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#78981B works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.