#668FAD Hex Color
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Not a vivid blue, and that is the point. #668fad is a muted, ashy blue with gray undertones that reads calm and dependable instead of bold. Its low saturation makes it a reliable supporting tone in finance, healthcare, or government palettes, and it flatters warm accents like burgundy. Black text on this hex code reaches about 6.1:1 contrast, so it clears WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #668fad
What is #668fad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #668fad is rgb(102, 143, 173), in HSL hsl(205, 30%, 54%) and in CMYK 41%, 17%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #668fad?
Warm, saturated accents work best. Pair #668fad with terracotta, burgundy, or charcoal for text and structure. Its low saturation lets brighter hues carry the energy without clashing.
Is #668fad readable on white or black?
#668fad has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.09:1 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.