#668DC1 Hex Color
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This dusty, matte blue provides a reserved look for professional interfaces. Because it is unsaturated, #668dc1 avoids the intensity of primary blues. It serves as an excellent background that comfortably supports black text, meeting accessibility standards with a 6.1:1 contrast ratio. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or warm slate to keep your palette grounded. The hex code for this muted blue is #668dc1.
Questions about #668dc1
What is #668dc1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #668dc1 is rgb(102, 141, 193), in HSL hsl(214, 42%, 58%) and in CMYK 47%, 27%, 0%, 24%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with the #668dc1 shade?
This muted blue works best when balanced against neutral, grounded tones. For a professional aesthetic, pair #668dc1 with charcoal for text or warm slate for complementary shapes. Avoid pairing it with high-saturation neons, which can overwhelm its reserved, matte quality.
Is #668dc1 readable on white or black?
#668dc1 has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.14:1 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.