#78B5AE
Muted Cyan
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About #78B5AE Muted Cyan
#78B5AE is a muted cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 120 red, 181 green, and 174 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 173°, saturation of 29%, and lightness of 59%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
173°
Hue
29%
Saturation
59%
Lightness
Muted Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #78B5AE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #78B5AE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#78B5AE on White
Contrast Ratio2.33:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#78B5AE on Black
Contrast Ratio9.02:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #78B5AE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #78B5AE |
| RGB | rgb(120, 181, 174) |
| HSL | hsl(173, 29%, 59%) |
| RGB Decimal | 120, 181, 174 |
| RGB Percent | 47.1%, 71.0%, 68.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 34%, 0%, 4%, 29% |
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