#68A5C9 Hex Color
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This cool, muted blue leans heavily into a professional, mid-tone palette. Because it sits at a comfortable contrast level, #68a5c9 functions well as a reliable base for UI backgrounds or corporate branding. Pair it with dark charcoal for a modern look, or use it alongside soft cream to avoid a washed-out appearance. The hex code is #68a5c9, which offers excellent readability for black text.
Questions about #68a5c9
What is #68a5c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68a5c9 is rgb(104, 165, 201), in HSL hsl(202, 47%, 60%) and in CMYK 48%, 18%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #68a5c9?
#68a5c9 works best when paired with high-contrast neutrals to ground its softness. Use deep charcoal for a modern, text-heavy look, or blend it with a creamy off-white to maintain a clean appearance that avoids looking washed out.
Is #68a5c9 readable on white or black?
#68a5c9 has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.81:1 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.