Color #78BFBB Color / Colour Code #78BFBB
This page shows the hex color code for color #78bfbb (#78BFBB). The colour is a cyan tone with 36% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #78BFBB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#78BFBB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 147, 177, and 207 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 177, 297, and 57 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #78BFBB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 177 and saturation at 36%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 177 to 222 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 177 with its complement at 357 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #78BFBB
Lightness variations at hue 177 and 36% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #78BFBB
Design Use Cases for #78BFBB
Balanced UI Color
At 36% saturation, #78BFBB strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 61% lightness, #78BFBB has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Clarity & Technology
#78BFBB is in the cyan spectrum (hue 177). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #78BFBB (hue 177) to its complement at hue 357. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 207. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78bfbb, #bf787b);
CSS Code for #78BFBB
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About Color #78BFBB (#78BFBB)
#78BFBB is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 120 red, 191 green, and 187 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 177 degrees with 36% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #78BFBB is 169/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 37% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow, and 25% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #78BFBB against white is 2.11:1 and against black is 9.97:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 9.97:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BF787B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #78BFBB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #78BF98 and #789FBF, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #78BFBB?
- #78BFBB is Color #78BFBB, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(120, 191, 187), HSL(177, 36%, 61%), and CMYK(37%, 0%, 2%, 25%). Its perceived brightness is 169/255.
- Is #78BFBB accessible for text?
- Against white, #78BFBB has a contrast ratio of 2.11:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 9.97:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #78BFBB?
- The complementary colour is #BF787B (hue 357). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #78BF98 and #789FBF. The triadic palette adds #BC78BF and #BFBC78 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #78BFBB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #78bfbb; or rgb(120, 191, 187); or hsl(177, 36%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 177 36% 61%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.