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#78D0B8 color code is #78D0B8. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #78d0b8.

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#78D0B8 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #78D0B8 is 0.5257. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.82:1 against white and 11.51:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#78D0B8 on white1.82:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#78D0B8 on black11.51:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #78D0B81.82:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #78D0B811.51:1AAA

#78D0B8 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #78D0B8?+
The hex code for #78D0B8 is #78D0B8. In RGB it's rgb(120, 208, 184), and in HSL it's hsl(164, 48%, 64%).
What is the RGB value of #78D0B8?+
#78D0B8 in RGB is (120, 208, 184). Written in CSS: rgb(120, 208, 184).
What is the CMYK value of #78D0B8?+
#78D0B8 converts to CMYK(42%, 0%, 12%, 18%) for print. Hex equivalent is #78D0B8.
Is #78d0b8 a warm or cool color?+
#78D0B8 (#78D0B8) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 164° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #78d0b8 belong to?+
#78D0B8 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 164°, 48%, 64% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #78d0b8 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#78D0B8 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.82:1 — 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 #78d0b8?+
The nearest Pantone match for #78D0B8 (#78D0B8) is 7471 C Pastel Jade, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #78D0B8 in design

Practical guidance for using #78d0b8 (#78D0B8) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#78D0B8 (#78D0B8) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #78D0B8 (#78D0B8) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#78D0B8 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

#78D0B8 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 #78D0B8

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #78d0b8 (#78D0B8). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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