What color is #78CA97?

#78CA97 is a light, soft green. In RGB it is rgb(120, 202, 151), and in HSL hsl(143, 44%, 63%).

Is #78CA97 accessible as text?

On white, #78CA97 has a contrast ratio of 1.96:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.69:1 (passes). For text placed on #78CA97, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #78CA97?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-400 (#00D492).

What colors go well with #78CA97?

#78CA97 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #CA77AA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #78CA97 below.

Is #78CA97 good for buttons?

#78CA97 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #78CA97 — white text only reaches 1.96:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #78CA97 the same as CSS mediumaquamarine?

No — #78CA97 is not the CSS named color mediumaquamarine, but mediumaquamarine (#66CDAA) is the closest CSS named color.

#78CA97 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #78CA97

Not just a swatch — here's how #78CA97 works with other colors. Named schemes with #78CA97 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #78CA97 Secondary #4A6C3D Accent #AC6C00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Medium Aquamarine leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #78CA97 Accent #A8C4BB Surface #E1D9BE Secondary #9AA0A0 Anchor #1A3648

Medium Aquamarine opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #78CA97 Secondary #ADB4B7 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7895A3 Anchor #2D3236

Medium Aquamarine keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #78CA97 Secondary #AC6C00 Accent #677C4D Surface #F1EDDD Anchor #392B1E

This palette keeps Medium Aquamarine as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #78CA97 Secondary #CFEAD7 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Medium Aquamarine is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Medium Aquamarine carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #78CA97 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 41/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 93/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 44/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 35/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 45/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 77/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #78CA97 with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 9.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E6F2EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #77CAB3 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #78CA97 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #78CA97;
  --color-base-rgb: 120 202 151;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.3% 0.109 155.5);
  --color-50: #F4FBF6;
  --color-100: #E1F4E8;
  --color-200: #C4E8D2;
  --color-300: #9BD4B1;
  --color-400: #75BD91;
  --color-500: #54A171;
  --color-600: #467C5B;
  --color-700: #365943;
  --color-800: #263B2E;
  --color-900: #19251D;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  medium-aquamarine: {
    50: '#F4FBF6',
    100: '#E1F4E8',
    200: '#C4E8D2',
    300: '#9BD4B1',
    400: '#75BD91',
    500: '#54A171',
    600: '#467C5B',
    700: '#365943',
    800: '#263B2E',
    900: '#19251D',
  },
}

$base: #78CA97;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F4FBF6;
$base-100: #E1F4E8;
$base-200: #C4E8D2;
$base-300: #9BD4B1;
$base-400: #75BD91;
$base-500: #54A171;
$base-600: #467C5B;
$base-700: #365943;
$base-800: #263B2E;
$base-900: #19251D;
$base-hover: #49B874;
$base-subtle: #D9ECE0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#78CA97",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F4FBF6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E1F4E8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C4E8D2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#9BD4B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#75BD91",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#54A171",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#467C5B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#365943",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#263B2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#19251D",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #78CA97

Color Lab

Pairs with #78CA97

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