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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#78B2BA — Verdigris
#78B2BA is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 187° 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 #78B2BA
- f5f9fa
- d6e8ea
- b7d6da
- 98c4ca
- 79b2ba
- 5aa1aa
- 48858d
- 39686e
- 294a4f
- 192d30
- 091011
Color schemes using #78B2BA
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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#78B2BA FAQ
What color is #78B2BA?
#78B2BA is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 187 degrees, 32% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #78B2BA?
#78B2BA is rgb(120, 178, 186) in RGB, hsl(187, 32%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 4%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #78B2BA?
White text on this background reaches 2.37:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.88:1.
What colors go well with #78B2BA?
Its direct complement is #BA8078. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BA7891 and #BAA178 gives you contrast without the vibration.