#68A2B2 Hex Color
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Muted cyan with a clear gray undertone. The hex code #68a2b2 reads cool and ashy, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It flatters warm terracotta and deep plum, and black text on it clears AA for small body copy. Designers reach for it in tech, aerospace, and children’s products.
Questions about #68a2b2
What is #68a2b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68a2b2 is rgb(104, 162, 178), in HSL hsl(193, 32%, 55%) and in CMYK 42%, 9%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #68a2b2?
Warm earth tones bring out its cooler side. Pair #68a2b2 with terracotta or muted olive for balance, or add deep plum for stronger contrast.
Is #68a2b2 readable on white or black?
#68a2b2 has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.39:1 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.