#268B80 Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Hex color #268b80 graphic
#268b80 is a cool, muted teal with medium depth and a soft green undertone. Its restrained saturation feels clear and composed, making it useful for healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or deep navy. The hex code #268b80 supports readable black body text with about 5.1:1 contrast.

Questions about #268b80

What is #268b80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #268b80 is rgb(38, 139, 128), in HSL hsl(173, 57%, 35%) and in CMYK 73%, 0%, 8%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #268b80?
The #268b80 hex color pairs well with warm ivory for gentle contrast, deep navy for a grounded palette, or muted terracotta for warmth, balancing its cool green undertone without making the overall design feel overly bright.
Is #268b80 readable on white or black?
#268b80 has a 4.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.08:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.