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HEX 78A39D - #78A39D, RGB(120,163,157) Color


Color Name: Cadet Blue*
Hex Color Code: #78A39D
RGB Color Code: RGB(120, 163, 157)
CMYK Values*: 26.4%, 0.0%, 3.7%, 36.1%



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What color is 78A39D?

The RGB color code for color number #78A39D is RGB(120, 163, 157). In the RGB color model, #78A39D has a red value of 120, a green value of 163, and a blue value of 157. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 26.4% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.7% yellow, and 36.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 171.6° (degrees), 18.9 % saturation, and 55.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #78A39D has a hue of 171.6° (degrees), 26.4 % saturation and 63.9 % brightness/value.



Color 78A39D is cool or warm?

Color 78A39D is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #78A39D? (For interior and product design)

78A39D has an LRV of nearly 33. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#78A39D

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Compare LRV 33 of #78A39D with dark and light Color




Is #78A39D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 78A39D meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #78A39D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(120, 163, 157)
Red
120 (47.1%)
Green
163 (63.9%)
Blue
157 (61.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
26.38%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
3.68%
Key
36.08%

HSL

HSL(171.63deg, 18.9 %, 55.5 %)

Hue
171.63°
Saturation
18.94 %.
Lightness
55.49 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 84, 88)
Red
44 (17.1%)
Yellow
84 (33.0%)
Blue
88 (34.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
171.63°
Saturation
26.38 %.
Brightness / Value
63.92 %.

HWB

H: 171.63°

W: 47.06 %

B: 36.08 %

XYZ

X : 26.93

Y : 32.62

Z : 36.78

YXY

Y1 : 32.62

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 52.94%

M : 36.08%

Y : 38.43%


LRV

~ 32.6 %

Munsell Color System

1.2BG 6.2/3.5

CIE-Lab

L : 63.85

A : -15.8

B : -1.6

CIE-Lch

L : 63.85

C : 15.88

H : 185.8

CIE-Luv

L : 63.85

U : -21.53

V : 0.19

Hunter-Lab

L : 57.12

A : -15.79

B : 1.81






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #78A39D

Here are the colors similar to 78A39D. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#5F9EA0
Cadet Blue
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
#6EAEA1
Green Sheen
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#8DA399
Morning Sky Blue
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)
#5DA493
Polished Pine
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 78A39D.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 78A39D.

#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#7EBAB5
RAL 6027 - Light Green
ΔE - 6.85 (93.1% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 78A39D.

#789F90
PANTONE 624 C
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#82B1AA
PANTONE 4172 C
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#88A39A
PANTONE 4185 C
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#7F9C90
PANTONE 5565 C
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 78A39D.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 78A39D.

#559587
BS 18-D-43 - Dresden Blue
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #78A39D

Here are the paint colors similar to 78A39D. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 78A39D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #78A39D to Benjamin Moore

#759F9A
Antiqued Aqua (CSP-705)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#689B99
Azure Water (677)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#6DA9A7
Florida Keys Blue (2050-40)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#83AC9D
Everglades (641)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 78A39D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #78A39D to Valspar

#7DA29C
Zen (P027)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#6EA3A3
Cresting Waves (V066-4)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#8BB6AE
Carnival Glass (8002-35D)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#6D9495
Ship Shape (V102-5)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 78A39D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #78A39D to PPG Paints

#72A49F
Catalina (PPG1142-5)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#829F96
Silver Laurel (PPG1137-5)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#75978F
Yucca (PPG1143-5)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#6D9A9B
Palmetto (PPG1146-5)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 78A39D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #78A39D to Sherwin Williams

#7EA298
Composed (SW 6472)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#81A595
Verdigreen (SW 9042)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#739694
Peacock Plume (SW 0020)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#7BB1B2
Reflecting Pool (SW 6486)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 78A39D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #78A39D to Dunn-Edwards

#799B96
Avalon (DET 552)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#869F98
Meek Moss Green (DET 606)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#61A9A5
Veranda (DET 543)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#6F9587
Up North (DE 5711)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)


Behr

Hex color 78A39D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #78A39D to Behr

#7BA0A0
Tower Bridge (S440-4)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#83ADA3
Summer Dragonfly (M440-4)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#659B97
Semi-Precious (MQ6-06)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#63A39C
Aqua Rapids (M450-5)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 78A39D similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #78A39D to Farrow & Ball

#96AFAC
Dix Blue (82)
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)
#889B9B
Oval Room Blue (85)
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)
#83B49D
Arsenic (214)
ΔE - 7.91 (92.1% similar)
#90A3A6
Sardine (CB08)
ΔE - 8.97 (91.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#78A39D color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



78A39D
Cadet Blue*

A3787E
Burnished Brown*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #78A39D?

Color that best contrast with #78A39D is #A3787E, color name is Burnished Brown*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #78A39D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #78A39D is #A3787E, color name is Burnished Brown*.





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