#268E93 Hex Color
Professional and balanced desaturated cyan tone
This cool, desaturated cyan holds enough weight to stand alone as a dominant brand color or a bold UI accent. It pairs effectively with terracotta or warm grays, preventing the palette from feeling too chilly. Because #268e93 offers strong contrast for black text, it functions well for readable, medium-sized web elements. Use this hex code when you need a professional, trustworthy, and clean aesthetic for technology or communication interfaces.
Questions about #268e93
What is #268e93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #268e93 is rgb(38, 142, 147), in HSL hsl(183, 59%, 36%) and in CMYK 74%, 3%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #268e93 for UI design?
#268e93 balances beautifully when paired with warm, earthy tones like terracotta or soft warm gray. These pairings introduce necessary warmth to counteract the inherent coolness of the cyan, ensuring your interface design feels inviting rather than strictly clinical.
Is #268e93 readable on white or black?
#268e93 has a 3.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.37:1 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.