#68A9C0 Hex Color
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#68a9c0 is a cool, dusty cyan-blue with moderate lightness and softened saturation, giving it an ashy, airy character. The hex code feels refreshing and trustworthy without the sharpness of brighter cyan. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, communication, or aerospace palettes, pairing well with navy or warm coral accents. Black text reaches about 8.0:1 contrast here, making body copy readable.
Questions about #68a9c0
What is #68a9c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68a9c0 is rgb(104, 169, 192), in HSL hsl(196, 41%, 58%) and in CMYK 46%, 12%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #68a9c0?
Navy, charcoal, and warm coral pair well with #68a9c0 because they add depth or controlled contrast while preserving its cool, dusty character across interfaces, editorial layouts, and visual identity systems. Keep coral to small accents when the design needs more energy.
Is #68a9c0 readable on white or black?
#68a9c0 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.02:1 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.