#078A9D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #078A9D?

RGB(7, 138, 157), HSL(187.6, 91.5%, 32.2%), CMYK(95.5%, 12.1%, 0.0%, 38.4%).

Q: Does #078A9D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.09:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#078A9D is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 7, 138, 157, in HSL 187.6°, 91.5%, 32.2%, and in CMYK 95.5%, 12.1%, 0.0%, 38.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-B30G Teal.

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Color Values

HEX

#078A9D

RGB

7, 138, 157

HSL

187.6, 91.5%, 32.2%

HSV

187.6, 95.5%, 61.6%

CMYK

95.5%, 12.1%, 0.0%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.5817 0.1001 211.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 1060-B30G Teal

Color Psychology

Dark cyans and deep aquas convey depth, reliability, and technical mastery. They carry the trustworthiness of blue with a modern, slightly warmer edge from their green component. These tones suggest specialized expertise and sophisticated engineering.

Design Usage

Dark cyan works for cybersecurity brands, developer platforms, and data infrastructure companies. It creates striking dark-mode accents and terminal-style interfaces that feel technical yet approachable. Pair it with lighter cyan highlights and neutral grays for a layered, depth-rich design system.