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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#78C71F — Citron
#78C71F is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 88° 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 #78C71F
- f8fdf2
- e1f7c9
- cbf0a1
- b5ea78
- 9ee44f
- 88dd27
- 70b81d
- 579016
- 3f6710
- 263f0a
- 0d1603
Color schemes using #78C71F
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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#78C71F FAQ
What color is #78C71F?
#78C71F is a shade of citron in the green family. It has a hue of 88 degrees, 73% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #78C71F?
#78C71F is rgb(120, 199, 31) in RGB, hsl(88, 73%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(40%, 0%, 84%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #78C71F?
White text on this background reaches 2.1:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.99:1.
What colors go well with #78C71F?
Its direct complement is #6D1FC7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1F25C7 and #C11FC7 gives you contrast without the vibration.