#78979B Color Information

Hex color code: #78979B

A subtle cyan shade, #78979B appears as (120, 151, 155) in RGB and (187°, 15%, 54%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#78979B

RGB

120, 151, 155

HSL

187°, 15%, 54%

CMYK

23%, 3%, 0%, 39%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #78979B;
background-color: #78979B;
border-color: #78979B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #78979B;
border: 2px solid #78979B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#78979B]
text-[#78979B]
border-[#78979B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_78979B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #78979B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #78979B; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #78979B; 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 #78979B; background-color: #78979B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #78979B20; border-left: 4px solid #78979B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #78979B; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #78979B in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

120, 151, 155

Red: 120 / Green: 151 / Blue: 155

HSL

187°, 15%, 54%

Hue: 187° / Saturation: 15% / Lightness: 54%

CMYK

23%, 3%, 0%, 39%

Cyan: 23% / Magenta: 3% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 39%

What color is #78979B?

#78979B is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9B7C78

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #78979B to RGB:

rgb(120, 151, 155)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #78979B to HSL:

hsl(187, 15%, 54%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #78979B to CMYK:

cmyk(23%, 3%, 0%, 39%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted cyan tone, #78979B has RGB (120, 151, 155) and HSL (187°, 15%, 54%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #78979B is #9B7C78, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #789B8E.

Use #78979B in CSS: color: #78979B or background-color: #78979B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #78979B

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.70:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #78979B?

#78979B is a muted cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #78979B?

#78979B in RGB is (120, 151, 155) - 120 red, 151 green, and 155 blue.

How to use #78979B in CSS?

Use #78979B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #78979B?

#9B7C78 (complementary), #789B8E (analogous), and #556F72 (lighter shade) work well with #78979B.