#68858B Hex Color

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This dusty, muted cyan sits right between blue and gray. With its matte finish, #68858b acts as an excellent neutral base for technology or UI interfaces where you need to avoid harshness. It provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible, making it highly functional for body copy. Pair this shade with soft creams or warm slate to keep your palette grounded.

Questions about #68858b

What is #68858b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68858b is rgb(104, 133, 139), in HSL hsl(190, 14%, 48%) and in CMYK 25%, 4%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #68858b in a UI design?
#68858b works best when balanced against warmer, earthy tones to prevent the palette from feeling too cold. Try pairing it with cream for soft backgrounds or charcoal to maintain a grounded, professional contrast for your primary interface elements.
Is #68858b readable on white or black?
#68858b has a 3.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.31:1 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.