#468B8E Hex Color
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This muted, dusty cyan carries a cool, desaturated undertone that feels grounded rather than bright. Because of its low chroma, #468b8e works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. It pairs nicely with warm terracotta or soft creams to balance its chilly demeanor. With a contrast ratio of 5.3:1 against black, this hex code provides excellent legibility for small body text.
Questions about #468b8e
What is #468b8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #468b8e is rgb(70, 139, 142), in HSL hsl(183, 34%, 42%) and in CMYK 51%, 2%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #468b8e?
#468b8e works beautifully alongside warm tones like terracotta or soft creams to balance its cool, dusty demeanor. Using these contrasting temperatures prevents the overall design from feeling too cold or sterile while maintaining a professional, modern look.
Is #468b8e suitable for small body text?
Yes, #468b8e maintains a solid 5.3:1 contrast ratio against black, making it readable for small body text under standard accessibility guidelines. It provides enough depth to remain legible without the harshness of pure black or deep navy.
Is #468b8e readable on white or black?
#468b8e has a 3.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.34:1 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.