#68A8B5 Hex Color
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#68a8b5 is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with a cool, grounded character. Its muted quality works well as a supporting tone in technology or corporate branding where bright blues feel too aggressive. Since it provides excellent contrast for small text, pair this hex code with dark charcoal for a sophisticated, legible look. It functions best as an accent color rather than a dominant background.
Questions about #68a8b5
What is #68a8b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68a8b5 is rgb(104, 168, 181), in HSL hsl(190, 34%, 56%) and in CMYK 43%, 7%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #68a8b5?
Because #68a8b5 is muted and cool, it anchors best when paired with high-contrast neutrals. A deep charcoal or slate gray creates professional readability for text, while a soft cream offers a balanced, organic background without overwhelming the cyan.
Is #68a8b5 readable on white or black?
#68a8b5 has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.85:1 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.