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HEX #78B9B5

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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone #78B9B5 it is the complementary color #87464A. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color #78B9B5. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the #78B9B5 shade: #7DB9B0, #8ECBC3, #9FDDD6, #B0EFE9 and #C1FFFC

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color #78B9B5. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the #78B9B5 shade: #78B9B5, #67A7A2, #56958F, #45837C and #347169

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the #78B9B5 shade: #78B9B5, #78B9A4, #78B992, #78B980 and #81B978

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the #78B9B5 shade: #78B9B5, #78ACB9, #789AB9, #7888B9 and #7878B9

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The #78B9B5 shade matches the following richer shades: #78B9B5, #67CAC4, #57DAD2, #46EBE1 and #36FBEF

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the #78B9B5 shade: #78B9B5, #88A9A7, #999898, #A9888A and #BA777B

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the #78B9B5 shade: #78B992, #78B9A3, #78B9B5, #78ACB9 and #789BB9

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the #78B9B5 shade: #4B938F, #5DABA6, #78B9B5, #93C7C4 and #AED5D3

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the #78B9B5 shade: #78B9B5, #8178B9 and #B99B78

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the #78B9B5 shade: #78B9B5, #B578B9 and #B9B578

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

Rectangular (tetradic) colors

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the #78B9B5 shade: #78B9B5, #8178B9, #B9787C and #B0B978

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the #78B9B5 shade: #78B9B5, #9478B9, #B9787C and #9DB978

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Display options

Primary color

CMYK 35 / 0 / 2 / 27

HEX #78B9B5

RGB 120 185 181

HSL 176.31, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 70.89, -21.56, -4.56

 

Complementary color

CMYK 0 / 48 / 45 / 47

HEX #87464A

RGB 135 70 74

HSL 356.31, 0.32%, 0.4%

LAB 37.89, 28.07, 10.18

 

CMYK 32 / 0 / 5 / 27

HEX #7DB9B0

RGB 125 185 176

HSL 171, 0.3%, 0.61%

LAB 71, -21.33, -1.62

 

CMYK 30 / 0 / 4 / 20

HEX #8ECBC3

RGB 142 203 195

HSL 172.13, 0.37%, 0.68%

LAB 77.52, -21.18, -2.28

 

CMYK 28 / 0 / 3 / 13

HEX #9FDDD6

RGB 159 221 214

HSL 173.23, 0.48%, 0.75%

LAB 83.93, -21.05, -2.91

 

CMYK 26 / 0 / 3 / 6

HEX #B0EFE9

RGB 176 239 233

HSL 174.29, 0.66%, 0.81%

LAB 90.25, -20.92, -3.51

 

CMYK 24 / 0 / 1 / 0

HEX #C1FFFC

RGB 193 255 252

HSL 177.1, 1%, 0.88%

LAB 95.95, -19.84, -4.88

 

CMYK 35 / 0 / 2 / 27

HEX #78B9B5

RGB 120 185 181

HSL 176.31, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 70.89, -21.56, -4.56

 

CMYK 38 / 0 / 3 / 35

HEX #67A7A2

RGB 103 167 162

HSL 175.31, 0.27%, 0.53%

LAB 64.27, -21.67, -3.9

 

CMYK 42 / 0 / 4 / 42

HEX #56958F

RGB 86 149 143

HSL 174.29, 0.27%, 0.46%

LAB 57.52, -21.77, -3.2

 

CMYK 47 / 0 / 5 / 49

HEX #45837C

RGB 69 131 124

HSL 173.23, 0.31%, 0.39%

LAB 50.63, -21.84, -2.44

 

CMYK 54 / 0 / 7 / 56

HEX #347169

RGB 52 113 105

HSL 172.13, 0.37%, 0.32%

LAB 43.6, -21.85, -1.59

 

CMYK 35 / 0 / 2 / 27

HEX #78B9B5

RGB 120 185 181

HSL 176.31, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 70.89, -21.56, -4.56

 

CMYK 35 / 0 / 11 / 27

HEX #78B9A4

RGB 120 185 164

HSL 160.62, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 70.44, -25.47, 4.1

 

CMYK 35 / 0 / 21 / 27

HEX #78B992

RGB 120 185 146

HSL 144, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 70.01, -29.24, 13.32

 

CMYK 35 / 0 / 31 / 27

HEX #78B980

RGB 120 185 128

HSL 127.38, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 69.65, -32.6, 22.54

 

CMYK 30 / 0 / 35 / 27

HEX #81B978

RGB 129 185 120

HSL 111.69, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 69.98, -30.96, 27.33

 

CMYK 35 / 0 / 2 / 27

HEX #78B9B5

RGB 120 185 181

HSL 176.31, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 70.89, -21.56, -4.56

 

CMYK 35 / 7 / 0 / 27

HEX #78ACB9

RGB 120 172 185

HSL 192, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 67.28, -13.84, -12.14

 

CMYK 35 / 17 / 0 / 27

HEX #789AB9

RGB 120 154 185

HSL 208.62, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 62.17, -4.04, -19.85

 

CMYK 35 / 26 / 0 / 27

HEX #7888B9

RGB 120 136 185

HSL 225.23, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 57.18, 6.25, -27.52

 

CMYK 35 / 35 / 0 / 27

HEX #7878B9

RGB 120 120 185

HSL 240, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 52.87, 15.7, -34.22

 

CMYK 35 / 0 / 2 / 27

HEX #78B9B5

RGB 120 185 181

HSL 176.31, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 70.89, -21.56, -4.56

 

CMYK 49 / 0 / 3 / 21

HEX #67CAC4

RGB 103 202 196

HSL 176.36, 0.48%, 0.6%

LAB 75.52, -30.46, -5.97

 

CMYK 60 / 0 / 4 / 15

HEX #57DAD2

RGB 87 218 210

HSL 176.34, 0.64%, 0.6%

LAB 80.08, -37.47, -6.79

 

CMYK 70 / 0 / 4 / 8

HEX #46EBE1

RGB 70 235 225

HSL 176.36, 0.8%, 0.6%

LAB 85.08, -43.61, -7.39

 

CMYK 78 / 0 / 5 / 2

HEX #36FBEF

RGB 54 251 239

HSL 176.35, 0.96%, 0.6%

LAB 89.86, -48.43, -7.65

 

CMYK 35 / 0 / 2 / 27

HEX #78B9B5

RGB 120 185 181

HSL 176.31, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 70.89, -21.56, -4.56

 

CMYK 20 / 0 / 1 / 34

HEX #88A9A7

RGB 136 169 167

HSL 176.36, 0.16%, 0.6%

LAB 66.82, -11.66, -2.71

 

CMYK 0 / 1 / 1 / 40

HEX #999898

RGB 153 152 152

HSL 0, 0%, 0.6%

LAB 62.92, 0.37, 0.12

 

CMYK 0 / 20 / 18 / 34

HEX #A9888A

RGB 169 136 138

HSL 356.36, 0.16%, 0.6%

LAB 59.78, 12.87, 3.69

 

CMYK 0 / 36 / 34 / 27

HEX #BA777B

RGB 186 119 123

HSL 356.42, 0.33%, 0.6%

LAB 57.14, 26.78, 8.79

 

CMYK 35 / 0 / 21 / 27

HEX #78B992

RGB 120 185 146

HSL 144, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 70.01, -29.24, 13.32

 

CMYK 35 / 0 / 12 / 27

HEX #78B9A3

RGB 120 185 163

HSL 159.69, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 70.41, -25.69, 4.61

 

CMYK 35 / 0 / 2 / 27

HEX #78B9B5

RGB 120 185 181

HSL 176.31, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 70.89, -21.56, -4.56

 

CMYK 35 / 7 / 0 / 27

HEX #78ACB9

RGB 120 172 185

HSL 192, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 67.28, -13.84, -12.14

 

CMYK 35 / 16 / 0 / 27

HEX #789BB9

RGB 120 155 185

HSL 207.69, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 62.46, -4.59, -19.42

 

CMYK 49 / 0 / 3 / 42

HEX #4B938F

RGB 75 147 143

HSL 176.67, 0.32%, 0.44%

LAB 56.43, -23.53, -4.85

 

CMYK 46 / 0 / 3 / 33

HEX #5DABA6

RGB 93 171 166

HSL 176.15, 0.32%, 0.52%

LAB 65.13, -25.27, -4.92

 

CMYK 35 / 0 / 2 / 27

HEX #78B9B5

RGB 120 185 181

HSL 176.31, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 70.89, -21.56, -4.56

 

CMYK 26 / 0 / 2 / 22

HEX #93C7C4

RGB 147 199 196

HSL 176.54, 0.32%, 0.68%

LAB 76.7, -17.47, -3.99

 

CMYK 18 / 0 / 1 / 16

HEX #AED5D3

RGB 174 213 211

HSL 176.92, 0.32%, 0.76%

LAB 82.53, -13.15, -3.27

 

CMYK 35 / 0 / 2 / 27

HEX #78B9B5

RGB 120 185 181

HSL 176.31, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 70.89, -21.56, -4.56

 

CMYK 30 / 35 / 0 / 27

HEX #8178B9

RGB 129 120 185

HSL 248.31, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 53.6, 18.31, -33.03

 

CMYK 0 / 16 / 35 / 27

HEX #B99B78

RGB 185 155 120

HSL 32.31, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 65.84, 6.04, 22.51

 

CMYK 35 / 0 / 2 / 27

HEX #78B9B5

RGB 120 185 181

HSL 176.31, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 70.89, -21.56, -4.56

 

CMYK 2 / 35 / 0 / 27

HEX #B578B9

RGB 181 120 185

HSL 296.31, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 58.75, 34.57, -24.64

 

CMYK 0 / 2 / 35 / 27

HEX #B9B578

RGB 185 181 120

HSL 56.31, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 72.71, -7.9, 31.63

 

CMYK 35 / 0 / 2 / 27

HEX #78B9B5

RGB 120 185 181

HSL 176.31, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 70.89, -21.56, -4.56

 

CMYK 30 / 35 / 0 / 27

HEX #8178B9

RGB 129 120 185

HSL 248.31, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 53.6, 18.31, -33.03

 

CMYK 0 / 35 / 33 / 27

HEX #B9787C

RGB 185 120 124

HSL 356.31, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 57.27, 25.97, 8.38

 

CMYK 5 / 0 / 35 / 27

HEX #B0B978

RGB 176 185 120

HSL 68.31, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 73.08, -13.55, 31.98

 

CMYK 35 / 0 / 2 / 27

HEX #78B9B5

RGB 120 185 181

HSL 176.31, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 70.89, -21.56, -4.56

 

CMYK 20 / 35 / 0 / 27

HEX #9478B9

RGB 148 120 185

HSL 265.85, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 55.31, 24.07, -30.24

 

CMYK 0 / 35 / 33 / 27

HEX #B9787C

RGB 185 120 124

HSL 356.31, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 57.27, 25.97, 8.38

 

CMYK 15 / 0 / 35 / 27

HEX #9DB978

RGB 157 185 120

HSL 85.85, 0.32%, 0.6%

LAB 71.71, -20.88, 29.93

 

Description

Color code: HEX #78B9B5 | qconv.com Color code: HEX #78B9B5 | qconv.com - big

Since the color values are relatively high compared to others, this hue appears lighter to us.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 120 red, 185 green and 181 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
120 185 181 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, 35 cyan, none magenta, 2 yellow and 27 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
35% 0% 2% 27% C M Y K

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