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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#78ABA0 — Pewter
#78ABA0 is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 167° 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 #78ABA0
- f6f9f8
- d9e7e4
- bcd5d0
- 9fc3bb
- 82b1a7
- 659f92
- 528378
- 40665e
- 2e4943
- 1c2d29
- 0a100e
Color schemes using #78ABA0
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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#78ABA0 FAQ
What color is #78ABA0?
#78ABA0 is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 167 degrees, 23% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #78ABA0?
#78ABA0 is rgb(120, 171, 160) in RGB, hsl(167, 23%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 0%, 6%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #78ABA0?
White text on this background reaches 2.58:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.13:1.
What colors go well with #78ABA0?
Its direct complement is #AB7883. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AB789C and #AB8678 gives you contrast without the vibration.