#78CCED Color Information

Hex color code: #78CCED

#78CCED is a vivid blue color. In RGB it is (120, 204, 237), and in HSL it is (197°, 76%, 70%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameSky Blue
HEX
#78CCED
RGB
120, 204, 237
HSL
197°, 76%, 70%
CMYK
49%, 14%, 0%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #78CCED;
background-color: #78CCED;
border-color: #78CCED;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #78CCED;
border: 2px solid #78CCED;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#78CCED]
text-[#78CCED]
border-[#78CCED]
shadow-[0_0_10px_78CCED]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #78CCED, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #78CCED; 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 #78CCED; background-color: #78CCED15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #78CCED20; border-left: 4px solid #78CCED; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #78CCED; }

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

120, 204, 237

Red: 120 / Green: 204 / Blue: 237

HSL

197°, 76%, 70%

Hue: 197° / Saturation: 76% / Lightness: 70%

CMYK

49%, 14%, 0%, 7%

Cyan: 49% / Magenta: 14% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 7%

What color is #78CCED?

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

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HEX to RGB

Convert #78CCED to RGB:

rgb(120, 204, 237)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #78CCED to HSL:

hsl(197, 76%, 70%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #78CCED to CMYK:

cmyk(49%, 14%, 0%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A bold blue tone, #78CCED has RGB (120, 204, 237) and HSL (197°, 76%, 70%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #78CCED is #ED9978, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #78EDD3.

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

Contrast with #78CCED

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

Contrast Ratio: 11.66:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #78CCED?

#78CCED is a bold blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #78CCED?

#78CCED in RGB is (120, 204, 237) - 120 red, 204 green, and 237 blue.

How to use #78CCED in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #78CCED?

#ED9978 (complementary), #78EDD3 (analogous), and #35B2E3 (lighter shade) work well with #78CCED.