#68A0A6 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated cyan feels cool and grounded, avoiding the brightness of a standard blue. Because it is muted, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair #68a0a6 with warm charcoal or crisp white for a modern interface. Since it offers excellent contrast for black text, the hex code is a reliable choice for readable body copy.
Questions about #68a0a6
What is #68a0a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68a0a6 is rgb(104, 160, 166), in HSL hsl(186, 26%, 53%) and in CMYK 37%, 4%, 0%, 35%.
How should I use #68a0a6 in UI design?
#68a0a6 works best as a supporting element rather than a primary background color because of its muted, unsaturated nature. It provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a reliable and readable choice for body copy in modern web interfaces.
What colors pair well with #68a0a6?
This dusty cyan creates a balanced, modern look when paired with charcoal for high contrast or crisp white for a clean aesthetic. Because it is cool and grounded, it also works well alongside softer, earthy neutrals that lack high saturation.
Is #68a0a6 readable on white or black?
#68a0a6 has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.16:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.