analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#78BCCE — Sky Blue
#78BCCE is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 193° 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 #78BCCE
- f4f9fb
- d1e8ef
- afd7e2
- 8cc6d6
- 6ab5c9
- 47a3bd
- 38879d
- 2c697a
- 204c58
- 132e35
- 071013
Color schemes using #78BCCE
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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#78BCCE FAQ
What color is #78BCCE?
#78BCCE is a shade of sky blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 193 degrees, 47% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #78BCCE?
#78BCCE is rgb(120, 188, 206) in RGB, hsl(193, 47%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(42%, 9%, 0%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #78BCCE?
White text on this background reaches 2.12:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.88:1.
What colors go well with #78BCCE?
Its direct complement is #CE8B78. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CE7891 and #CEB678 gives you contrast without the vibration.