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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#78CACE — Sky Blue
#78CACE is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 183° 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 #78CACE
- f4fbfb
- d1edef
- afe0e2
- 8cd2d6
- 6ac4c9
- 47b7bd
- 38989d
- 2c767a
- 205558
- 133435
- 071213
Color schemes using #78CACE
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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#78CACE FAQ
What color is #78CACE?
#78CACE is a shade of sky blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 183 degrees, 47% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #78CACE?
#78CACE is rgb(120, 202, 206) in RGB, hsl(183, 47%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(42%, 2%, 0%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #78CACE?
White text on this background reaches 1.89:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.14:1.
What colors go well with #78CACE?
Its direct complement is #CE7C78. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CE789F and #CEA878 gives you contrast without the vibration.