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#78E88B color code is #78E88B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #78e88b.

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#78E88B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #78E88B is 0.6357. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.53:1 against white and 13.71:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#78E88B on white1.53:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#78E88B on black13.71:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #78E88B1.53:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #78E88B13.71:1AAA

#78E88B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #78E88B?+
The hex code for #78E88B is #78E88B. In RGB it's rgb(120, 232, 139), and in HSL it's hsl(130, 71%, 69%).
What is the RGB value of #78E88B?+
#78E88B in RGB is (120, 232, 139). Written in CSS: rgb(120, 232, 139).
What is the CMYK value of #78E88B?+
#78E88B converts to CMYK(48%, 0%, 40%, 9%) for print. Hex equivalent is #78E88B.
Is #78e88b a warm or cool color?+
#78E88B (#78E88B) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 130° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #78e88b belong to?+
#78E88B belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 130°, 71%, 69% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #78e88b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#78E88B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.53:1 — 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 #78e88b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #78E88B (#78E88B) is 3177 C Soft Jade, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #78E88B in design

Practical guidance for using #78e88b (#78E88B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#78E88B (#78E88B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #78E88B (#78E88B) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural 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

#78E88B 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

#78E88B 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.