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#78697B

#78697B
Conversions
HEX#78697B
RGBrgb(120, 105, 123)
HSLhsl(290, 8%, 45%)
HSVhsv(290, 15%, 48%)
CMYKcmyk(2%, 15%, 0%, 52%)
Copy CSS
color: #78697b; /* rgb */ color: rgb(120, 105, 123); /* hsl */ color: hsl(290, 8%, 45%);
Contrast
On white5.12 : 1
On ink black3.74 : 1

About #78697B

#78697B is the hex color #78697B, which translates to rgb(120, 105, 123) in RGB and hsl(290, 8%, 45%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 290 degrees, with a saturation of 8 percent and a lightness of 45 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a mid tone shade.

Using #78697B in a design

Text placed directly on #78697B is most legible in white, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #78697B

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #78697B for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #78697B

  • HEX: #78697B
  • RGB: rgb(120, 105, 123)
  • HSL: hsl(290, 8%, 45%)
  • HSV: hsv(290, 15%, 48%)
  • CMYK: cmyk(2%, 15%, 0%, 52%)

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