#68AEB0 Hex Color

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Pastel cyan with a dusty, ashy finish, the hex code #68aeb0 brings a cool, softened look to digital palettes. Its moderate lightness and low saturation keep the mood gentle and clear without feeling overly sweet. Use it as a supporting tone for spring themes, children’s products, and technology, with black text for readable body copy.

Questions about #68aeb0

What is #68aeb0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68aeb0 is rgb(104, 174, 176), in HSL hsl(182, 31%, 55%) and in CMYK 41%, 1%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #68aeb0?
#68aeb0 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted coral, giving its cool, dusty cyan character enough contrast while preserving a gentle mood in interfaces, editorial layouts, and packaging designs.
Is #68aeb0 readable on white or black?
#68aeb0 has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.26:1 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.