#68979D Hex Color
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Bleak and dusty, #68979d is a heavily desaturated cyan that feels grounded rather than vibrant. Its muted character makes it an effective base for UI backgrounds where readability matters, as it provides enough contrast for black text to meet accessibility standards. Because this tone is so cooled and ashy, it pairs well with warm, earthy browns to balance out its naturally sterile, professional presence.
Questions about #68979d
What is #68979d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68979d is rgb(104, 151, 157), in HSL hsl(187, 21%, 51%) and in CMYK 34%, 4%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #68979d?
#68979d works best when paired with warm, earthy tones to break up its cool, sterile nature. Try balancing this dusty cyan against deep terracotta or soft tan to create a grounded, professional contrast that feels both modern and approachable.
Is #68979d a good choice for UI text backgrounds?
#68979d functions effectively as an accessible UI background because it is heavily desaturated and muted. It offers sufficient contrast against standard black or dark charcoal text, ensuring your interface remains readable while maintaining a calm, professional aesthetic across your application.
Is #68979d readable on white or black?
#68979d has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.50:1 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.