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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#78A234 — Moss
#78A234 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 83° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #78A234
- f8fbf3
- e4f0d0
- cfe4ad
- bad989
- a6cd66
- 91c242
- 77a134
- 5d7e29
- 435a1d
- 293712
- 0e1306
Color schemes using #78A234
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#78A234 FAQ
What color is #78A234?
#78A234 is a shade of moss in the green family. It has a hue of 83 degrees, 51% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #78A234?
#78A234 is rgb(120, 162, 52) in RGB, hsl(83, 51%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 0%, 68%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #78A234?
White text on this background reaches 2.99:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.02:1.
What colors go well with #78A234?
Its direct complement is #5E34A2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3441A2 and #9534A2 gives you contrast without the vibration.