#78AB9B Color Information

Hex color code: #78AB9B

A delicate cyan shade, #78AB9B appears as (120, 171, 155) in RGB and (161°, 23%, 57%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#78AB9B

RGB

120, 171, 155

HSL

161°, 23%, 57%

CMYK

30%, 0%, 9%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #78AB9B;
background-color: #78AB9B;
border-color: #78AB9B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #78AB9B;
border: 2px solid #78AB9B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#78AB9B]
text-[#78AB9B]
border-[#78AB9B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_78AB9B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #78AB9B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #78AB9B; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #78AB9B; 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 #78AB9B; background-color: #78AB9B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #78AB9B20; border-left: 4px solid #78AB9B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #78AB9B; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #78AB9B in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

120, 171, 155

Red: 120 / Green: 171 / Blue: 155

HSL

161°, 23%, 57%

Hue: 161° / Saturation: 23% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

30%, 0%, 9%, 33%

Cyan: 30% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 9% / Key: 33%

What color is #78AB9B?

#78AB9B is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AB7888

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #78AB9B to RGB:

rgb(120, 171, 155)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #78AB9B to HSL:

hsl(161, 23%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #78AB9B to CMYK:

cmyk(30%, 0%, 9%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle cyan tone, #78AB9B has RGB (120, 171, 155) and HSL (161°, 23%, 57%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #78AB9B is #AB7888, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #78AB81.

Use #78AB9B in CSS: color: #78AB9B or background-color: #78AB9B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #78AB9B

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.10:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #78AB9B?

#78AB9B is a gentle cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #78AB9B?

#78AB9B in RGB is (120, 171, 155) - 120 red, 171 green, and 155 blue.

How to use #78AB9B in CSS?

Use #78AB9B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #78AB9B?

#AB7888 (complementary), #78AB81 (analogous), and #528474 (lighter shade) work well with #78AB9B.