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#78A50D color code is #78A50D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #78a50d.

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#78A50D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #78A50D is 0.3093. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.92:1 against white and 7.19:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#78A50D on white2.92:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#78A50D on black7.19:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #78A50D2.92:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #78A50D7.19:1AAA

#78A50D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #78A50D?+
The hex code for #78A50D is #78A50D. In RGB it's rgb(120, 165, 13), and in HSL it's hsl(78, 85%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #78A50D?+
#78A50D in RGB is (120, 165, 13). Written in CSS: rgb(120, 165, 13).
What is the CMYK value of #78A50D?+
#78A50D converts to CMYK(27%, 0%, 92%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #78A50D.
Is #78a50d a warm or cool color?+
#78A50D (#78A50D) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 78° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #78a50d belong to?+
#78A50D belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 78°, 85%, 35% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #78a50d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#78A50D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.92:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #78a50d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #78A50D (#78A50D) is 383 C Pantone 383 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #78A50D in design

Practical guidance for using #78a50d (#78A50D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#78A50D (#78A50D) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #78A50D (#78A50D) 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

#78A50D 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

#78A50D 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.

Brands that use #78A50D

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #78a50d (#78A50D). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Microsoft#7FBA00 · Microsoft Green