#78B0DD Color Information

Hex color code: #78B0DD

#78B0DD is a calming blue color. In RGB it is (120, 176, 221), and in HSL it is (207°, 60%, 67%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSky Blue

HEX

#78B0DD

RGB

120, 176, 221

HSL

207°, 60%, 67%

CMYK

46%, 20%, 0%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #78B0DD;
background-color: #78B0DD;
border-color: #78B0DD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #78B0DD;
border: 2px solid #78B0DD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#78B0DD]
text-[#78B0DD]
border-[#78B0DD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_78B0DD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #78B0DD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #78B0DD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #78B0DD; 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 #78B0DD; background-color: #78B0DD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #78B0DD20; border-left: 4px solid #78B0DD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #78B0DD; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #78B0DD in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

120, 176, 221

Red: 120 / Green: 176 / Blue: 221

HSL

207°, 60%, 67%

Hue: 207° / Saturation: 60% / Lightness: 67%

CMYK

46%, 20%, 0%, 13%

Cyan: 46% / Magenta: 20% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 13%

What color is #78B0DD?

#78B0DD is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

DDA678

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #78B0DD to RGB:

rgb(120, 176, 221)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #78B0DD to HSL:

hsl(207, 60%, 67%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #78B0DD to CMYK:

cmyk(46%, 20%, 0%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A peaceful blue tone, #78B0DD has RGB (120, 176, 221) and HSL (207°, 60%, 67%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #78B0DD is #DDA678, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #78DDD8.

Use #78B0DD in CSS: color: #78B0DD or background-color: #78B0DD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #78B0DD

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.05:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #78B0DD?

#78B0DD is a peaceful blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #78B0DD?

#78B0DD in RGB is (120, 176, 221) - 120 red, 176 green, and 221 blue.

How to use #78B0DD in CSS?

Use #78B0DD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #78B0DD?

#DDA678 (complementary), #78DDD8 (analogous), and #3B8CCE (lighter shade) work well with #78B0DD.