#68747E Hex Color
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A muted, ashy blue, #68747e feels restrained and professional. Its heavy desaturation makes it a dependable choice for corporate interfaces or security-focused UI, as it avoids looking too vibrant or playful. This shade works best as a supporting tone rather than a main background, pairing cleanly with crisp white text for sufficient accessibility. The hex code for this dusty blue is #68747e.
Questions about #68747e
What is #68747e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68747e is rgb(104, 116, 126), in HSL hsl(207, 10%, 45%) and in CMYK 17%, 8%, 0%, 51%.
How should I use #68747e in a UI design?
#68747e serves best as a secondary or supporting color rather than a primary background element. It works exceptionally well for borders, inactive states, or subtle accents when paired with high-contrast text like off-white or crisp pure white.
Does #68747e read as warm or cool?
Is #68747e readable on white or black?
#68747e has a 4.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.38:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.