#78b979 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #78b979 is composed of 47.1% red, 72.5% green and 47.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 35.1% cyan, 0% magenta, 34.6% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 120.9 degrees, a saturation of 31.7% and a lightness of 59.8%. #78b979 color hex could be obtained by blending #f0fff2 with #007300. Closest websafe color is: #66cc66.

    • R 47
    • G 73
    • B 47
    RGB color chart
    • C 35
    • M 0
    • Y 35
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#78b979 color description : Slightly desaturated lime green.

#78b979 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #78b979 has RGB values of R:120, G:185, B:121 and CMYK values of C:0.35, M:0, Y:0.35, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 7911801.

Hex triplet 78b979 #78b979
RGB Decimal 120, 185, 121 rgb(120,185,121)
RGB Percent 47.1, 72.5, 47.5 rgb(47.1%,72.5%,47.5%)
CMYK 35, 0, 35, 27
HSL 120.9°, 31.7, 59.8 hsl(120.9,31.7%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 120.9°, 35.1, 72.5
Web Safe 66cc66 #66cc66
CIE-LAB 69.52, -33.783, 26.102
XYZ 28.545, 40.07, 24.318
xyY 0.307, 0.431, 40.07
CIE-LCH 69.52, 42.692, 142.308
CIE-LUV 69.52, -31.921, 40.651
Hunter-Lab 63.301, -30.285, 21.533
Binary 01111000, 10111001, 01111001

Color Schemes with #78b979

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Alternatives to #78b979

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#78b979 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #78b979

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CSS codes
.text {color:#78b979;}
.background {background-color:#78b979;}
.border {border:1px solid #78b979;}

Shades and Tints of #78b979

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #040704 is the darkest color, while #f9fcf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #78b979

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #989998 is the less saturated color, while #39f83c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #78b979 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #9e9e9e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #96a397 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bbae7a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cba786 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #8db4c1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a3b279 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #adad81 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #85b6a7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population