#68968F Hex Color
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Not a bright tropical teal, #68968f leans gray and dusty, with a cool, matte finish. Its low saturation keeps it calm, which suits wellness brands and quiet UI backgrounds. It works best as a supporting tone behind dark text, clearing AA at about 6.3:1 contrast. Pair it with terracotta or cream so it never turns muddy.
Questions about #68968f
What is #68968f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68968f is rgb(104, 150, 143), in HSL hsl(171, 18%, 50%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 5%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #68968f?
Warm accents like terracotta or cream balance its cool gray undertone, while charcoal text keeps it grounded. Avoid pale pastels, which can wash it out.
Is #68968f readable on white or black?
#68968f has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.34:1 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.