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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#78ABA9 — Pewter
#78ABA9 is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 178° 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 #78ABA9
- f6f9f9
- d9e7e7
- bcd5d4
- 9fc3c2
- 82b1af
- 659f9d
- 528381
- 406665
- 2e4948
- 1c2d2c
- 0a100f
Color schemes using #78ABA9
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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#78ABA9 FAQ
What color is #78ABA9?
#78ABA9 is a shade of pewter in the teal family. It has a hue of 178 degrees, 23% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #78ABA9?
#78ABA9 is rgb(120, 171, 169) in RGB, hsl(178, 23%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(30%, 0%, 1%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #78ABA9?
White text on this background reaches 2.56:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.2:1.
What colors go well with #78ABA9?
Its direct complement is #AB787A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AB7893 and #AB9078 gives you contrast without the vibration.