Color swatch image showing #788657 with RGB(120,134,87) values

#788657 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #788657 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#788657 Color Information

#788657 RGB value is (120, 134, 87). The hex color red value is 120, green is 134, and blue is 87. Its HSL format shows a hue of 78°, saturation of 21 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 10 percent, 0 percent, 35 percent, 47 percent.

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#788657 Color Meaning

Color #788657 merges the neutrality of stone with the quiet life of lichen. #788657 balanced green-gray avoids emotional extremes, offering a grounded middle ground between cool detachment and warm familiarity. Color #788657 functions as a sophisticated neutral in editorial design, architectural finishes, and minimalist fashion. Color #788657 says little but implies much through subtle texture. In visual ergonomics, color #788657 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 #788657 carries organic memory—like weathered slate or untreated linen. Designers choose color #788657 when they need neutrality with warmth. Historically absent from flashy palettes, color #788657 now thrives in biophilic interiors and quiet luxury branding. #788657 pairs powerfully with deep teals or terracotta to create depth without contrast overload. Color #788657 doesn’t command space—#788657 inhabits #788657 with quiet confidence.

Color Conversion

Convert #788657 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
#788657
RGB
rgb(120, 134, 87)
HSL
hsl(78°, 21%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(10%, 0%, 35%, 47%)
HSV
hsv(78°, 35%, 53%)
XYZ
17.9911 21.7314 12.2632
Yxy
21.7314 0.3461 0.4180
Hunter Lab
46.6169 -1.1546 1.5662
CIE-Lab
53.7408 -13.5224 23.6576

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red120 / 255 (47%)
47%
Green134 / 255 (53%)
53%
Blue87 / 255 (34%)
34%

CMYK Values

Cyan10 / 100 (10%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Key (Black)47 / 100 (47%)
47%

Color Variations

#788657 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

#788657 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 #788657 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+)

3.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #788657 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

#788657

protanopia

#7e7e62

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #788657;

Text Color

color: #788657;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #788657;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #78865740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #788657;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #788657 0%, #474f34 100%);

#788657 Color FAQs

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