#78988C Color Information

Hex color code: #78988C

A muted cyan shade, #78988C appears as (120, 152, 140) in RGB and (158°, 13%, 53%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#78988C

RGB

120, 152, 140

HSL

158°, 13%, 53%

CMYK

21%, 0%, 8%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #78988C;
background-color: #78988C;
border-color: #78988C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #78988C;
border: 2px solid #78988C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#78988C]
text-[#78988C]
border-[#78988C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_78988C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #78988C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #78988C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #78988C; 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 #78988C; background-color: #78988C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #78988C20; border-left: 4px solid #78988C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #78988C; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

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Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #78988C in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

120, 152, 140

Red: 120 / Green: 152 / Blue: 140

HSL

158°, 13%, 53%

Hue: 158° / Saturation: 13% / Lightness: 53%

CMYK

21%, 0%, 8%, 40%

Cyan: 21% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 8% / Key: 40%

What color is #78988C?

#78988C is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

977883

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #78988C to RGB:

rgb(120, 152, 140)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #78988C to HSL:

hsl(158, 13%, 53%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #78988C to CMYK:

cmyk(21%, 0%, 8%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated cyan tone, #78988C has RGB (120, 152, 140) and HSL (158°, 13%, 53%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #78988C is #977883, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #78977C.

Use #78988C in CSS: color: #78988C or background-color: #78988C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #78988C

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.67:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #78988C?

#78988C is a understated cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #78988C?

#78988C in RGB is (120, 152, 140) - 120 red, 152 green, and 140 blue.

How to use #78988C in CSS?

Use #78988C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #78988C?

#977883 (complementary), #78977C (analogous), and #546D64 (lighter shade) work well with #78988C.