Color #78EA8A Color / Colour Code #78EA8A
This page shows the hex color code for color #78ea8a (#78EA8A). The colour is a green tone with 73% saturation and 69% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #78EA8A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#78EA8A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 99, 129, and 159 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 129, 249, and 9 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #78EA8A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 129 and saturation at 73%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 129 to 174 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 129 with its complement at 309 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 #78EA8A
Lightness variations at hue 129 and 73% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #78EA8A
Design Use Cases for #78EA8A
Vibrant Brand Color
#78EA8A has a strong 73% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 69% lightness, #78EA8A 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.
Success & Growth Indicators
#78EA8A falls in the green range (hue 129). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #78EA8A (hue 129) to its complement at hue 309. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 159. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78ea8a, #ea76d8);
CSS Code for #78EA8A
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About Color #78EA8A (#78EA8A)
#78EA8A is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 120 red, 234 green, and 138 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 129 degrees with 73% saturation and 69% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #78EA8A is 189/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 49% cyan, 0% magenta, 41% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #78EA8A against white is 1.51:1 and against black is 13.93:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.93:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #EA76D8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #78EA8A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #9FEA76 and #76EAC1, 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 #78EA8A?
- #78EA8A is Color #78EA8A, a green color (colour) with RGB(120, 234, 138), HSL(129, 73%, 69%), and CMYK(49%, 0%, 41%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 189/255.
- Is #78EA8A accessible for text?
- Against white, #78EA8A has a contrast ratio of 1.51:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.93:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #78EA8A?
- The complementary colour is #EA76D8 (hue 309). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #9FEA76 and #76EAC1. The triadic palette adds #8876EA and #EA8876 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #78EA8A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #78ea8a; or rgb(120, 234, 138); or hsl(129, 73%, 69%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 129 73% 69%; 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.