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#78B70B color code is #78B70B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #78b70b.

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#78B70B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #78B70B is 0.3788. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.45:1 against white and 8.58:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#78B70B on white2.45:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#78B70B on black8.58:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #78B70B2.45:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #78B70B8.58:1AAA

#78B70B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #78B70B?+
The hex code for #78B70B is #78B70B. In RGB it's rgb(120, 183, 11), and in HSL it's hsl(82, 89%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #78B70B?+
#78B70B in RGB is (120, 183, 11). Written in CSS: rgb(120, 183, 11).
What is the CMYK value of #78B70B?+
#78B70B converts to CMYK(34%, 0%, 94%, 28%) for print. Hex equivalent is #78B70B.
Is #78b70b a warm or cool color?+
#78B70B (#78B70B) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 82° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #78b70b belong to?+
#78B70B belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 82°, 89%, 38% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #78b70b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#78B70B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.45:1 — 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 #78b70b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #78B70B (#78B70B) is 383 C Pantone 383 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #78B70B in design

Practical guidance for using #78b70b (#78B70B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#78B70B (#78B70B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #78B70B (#78B70B) 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

#78B70B 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

#78B70B 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 #78B70B

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #78b70b (#78B70B). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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