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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#78A51D — Citron
#78A51D is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 80° 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 #78A51D
- f9fdf2
- e7f6ca
- d5efa2
- c3e87a
- b1e152
- 9fda2b
- 83b520
- 678d19
- 4a6512
- 2d3e0b
- 101604
Color schemes using #78A51D
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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#78A51D FAQ
What color is #78A51D?
#78A51D is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 80 degrees, 70% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #78A51D?
#78A51D is rgb(120, 165, 29) in RGB, hsl(80, 70%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 0%, 82%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #78A51D?
White text on this background reaches 2.92:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.2:1.
What colors go well with #78A51D?
Its direct complement is #4A1DA5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1D34A5 and #8E1DA5 gives you contrast without the vibration.