#788EED Color Information

Hex color code: #788EED

The hex color #788EED is a eye-catching blue with RGB values of (120, 142, 237) and HSL of (229°, 76%, 70%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameCornflower Blue
HEX
#788EED
RGB
120, 142, 237
HSL
229°, 76%, 70%
CMYK
49%, 40%, 0%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #788EED;
background-color: #788EED;
border-color: #788EED;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #788EED;
border: 2px solid #788EED;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#788EED]
text-[#788EED]
border-[#788EED]
shadow-[0_0_10px_788EED]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #788EED, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #788EED; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #788EED; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #788EED; background-color: #788EED15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #788EED20; border-left: 4px solid #788EED; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #788EED; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #788EED in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

120, 142, 237

Red: 120 / Green: 142 / Blue: 237

HSL

229°, 76%, 70%

Hue: 229° / Saturation: 76% / Lightness: 70%

CMYK

49%, 40%, 0%, 7%

Cyan: 49% / Magenta: 40% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 7%

What color is #788EED?

#788EED is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #788EED to RGB:

rgb(120, 142, 237)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #788EED to HSL:

hsl(229, 76%, 70%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #788EED to CMYK:

cmyk(49%, 40%, 0%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#788EED is a striking blue color with RGB values of 120, 142, 237 and HSL of 229°, 76%, 70%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #788EED is #EDD778, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #78C8ED.

Use #788EED in CSS: color: #788EED or background-color: #788EED. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #788EED

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 6.89:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #788EED?

#788EED is a striking blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #788EED?

#788EED in RGB is (120, 142, 237) - 120 red, 142 green, and 237 blue.

How to use #788EED in CSS?

Use #788EED directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #788EED?

#EDD778 (complementary), #78C8ED (analogous), and #3555E3 (lighter shade) work well with #788EED.