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Seagull

#78DBFC

Seagull is a cool light color with the hex code #78DBFC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 120, 219, 252 in digital design or CMYK 52%, 13%, 0%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Seagull color values

HEX
#78DBFC
RGB
120, 219, 252
HSL
195°, 96%, 73%
CMYK
52, 13, 0, 1

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Seagull sits at 195° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 73% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Seagull is rendered as rgb(120, 219, 252), where the blue channel is highest at 252, anchoring the color in the cool register. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Seagull translates to a CMYK breakdown of 52C 13M 0Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 52% cyan, 13% magenta. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Seagull

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #78DBFC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 120, 219, 252;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#78DBFC',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 52%
M: 13%
Y: 0%
K: 1%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(120, 219, 252)
rgba(120, 219, 252, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 195° on the color wheel

Vimeo logo
Vimeo
Intel logo
Intel
Slack logo
Slack
Snowflake logo
Snowflake

Frequently asked questions

What color is #78DBFC?
#78DBFC is Seagull, a cool light color with RGB values of 120, 219, 252. It has a hue of 195°, 96% saturation, and 73% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #78DBFC?
The RGB color code for #78DBFC is rgb(120, 219, 252). This means it contains 120 red, 219 green, and 252 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Seagull a warm or cool color?
Seagull (#78DBFC) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #78DBFC in CSS?
You can use #78DBFC in CSS with: background-color: #78DBFC; or color: #78DBFC; or as an RGB value: rgb(120, 219, 252). For print design, use CMYK: 52%, 13%, 0%, 1%.

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