#668B88 Hex Color
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No tropical brightness here. #668b88 is a dusty, grayed-down teal that reads matte and a little bleak. Its low saturation suits a supporting role rather than the spotlight, and it holds up as a UI background since black text clears a 5.6:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with terracotta or warm sand to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #668b88
What is #668b88 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #668b88 is rgb(102, 139, 136), in HSL hsl(175, 15%, 47%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 2%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #668b88?
Warm earth tones balance it best. Pair it with terracotta, sand, or blush to counter its grayness, or use charcoal and off-whites for a calm, tonal palette.
Is #668b88 readable on white or black?
#668b88 has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.61:1 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.