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#78864A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #78864A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#78864A Color Information

#78864A RGB value is (120, 134, 74). The hex color red value is 120, green is 134, and blue is 74. Its HSL format shows a hue of 74°, saturation of 29 percent, and lightness of41 percent. The CMYK process values are 10 percent, 0 percent, 45 percent, 47percent.

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#78864A Color Meaning

Color #78864A merges the neutrality of stone with the quiet life of lichen. #78864A balanced green-gray avoids emotional extremes, offering a grounded middle ground between cool detachment and warm familiarity. Color #78864A functions as a sophisticated neutral in editorial design, architectural finishes, and minimalist fashion. Color #78864A says little but implies much through subtle texture. In visual ergonomics, color #78864A reduces screen fatigue better than pure gray because its green undertone engages the eye’s natural resting focus. Unlike sterile greys that feel digital, color #78864A carries organic memory—like weathered slate or untreated linen. Designers choose color #78864A when they need neutrality with warmth. Historically absent from flashy palettes, color #78864A now thrives in biophilic interiors and quiet luxury branding. #78864A pairs powerfully with deep teals or terracotta to create depth without contrast overload. Color #78864A doesn’t command space—#78864A inhabits #78864A with quiet confidence.

Color Conversion

Convert #78864A across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#78864A
RGB
rgb(120, 134, 74)
HSL
hsl(74°, 29%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(10%, 0%, 45%, 47%)
HSV
hsv(74°, 45%, 53%)
XYZ
17.5069 21.5377 9.7130
Yxy
21.5377 0.3591 0.4417
Hunter Lab
46.4087 -1.2789 1.8792
CIE-Lab
53.5330 -15.2258 30.5207

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red120 / 255 (47%)
47%
Green134 / 255 (53%)
53%
Blue74 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan10 / 100 (10%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Key (Black)47 / 100 (47%)
47%

Color Variations

#78864A harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#78864A harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #78864A for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #78864A appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#78864A

protanopia

#7e7e59

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #78864A;

Text Color

color: #78864A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #78864A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #78864A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #78864A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #78864A 0%, #49512d 100%);

#78864A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #78864A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.