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#78BAF7 color code is #78BAF7. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #78baf7.

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#78BAF7 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #78BAF7 is 0.4583. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.07:1 against white and 10.17:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#78BAF7 on white2.07:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#78BAF7 on black10.17:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #78BAF72.07:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #78BAF710.17:1AAA

#78BAF7 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #78BAF7?+
The hex code for #78BAF7 is #78BAF7. In RGB it's rgb(120, 186, 247), and in HSL it's hsl(209, 89%, 72%).
What is the RGB value of #78BAF7?+
#78BAF7 in RGB is (120, 186, 247). Written in CSS: rgb(120, 186, 247).
What is the CMYK value of #78BAF7?+
#78BAF7 converts to CMYK(51%, 25%, 0%, 3%) for print. Hex equivalent is #78BAF7.
Is #78baf7 a warm or cool color?+
#78BAF7 (#78BAF7) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 209° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #78baf7 belong to?+
#78BAF7 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 209°, 89%, 72% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #78baf7 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#78BAF7 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.07:1 — 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 #78baf7?+
The nearest Pantone match for #78BAF7 (#78BAF7) is 298 C Pantone 298 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #78BAF7 in design

Practical guidance for using #78baf7 (#78BAF7) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#78BAF7 (#78BAF7) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #78BAF7 (#78BAF7) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). 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

#78BAF7 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. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#78BAF7 is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.