#68B0AB Hex Color

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#68b0ab is a muted teal with cool cyan undertones and a soft, ashy finish. Its moderate lightness creates a peaceful, polished mood for wellness, healthcare, technology, and spring designs. Use it as a supporting background with dark navy or charcoal accents; black text reaches about 8.4:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #68b0ab.

Questions about #68b0ab

What is #68b0ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68b0ab is rgb(104, 176, 171), in HSL hsl(176, 31%, 55%) and in CMYK 41%, 0%, 3%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #68b0ab?
#68b0ab pairs well with navy, charcoal, and warm off-white because these shades balance its cool cyan undertones while preserving its calm, muted character in backgrounds and interface accents. Use darker accents for definition and warm off-whites for a softer palette.
Is #68b0ab warm or cool, and where does it work best?
#68b0ab reads as a cool, muted teal because its cyan undertones temper the green and give it a soft, ashy finish, while its moderate lightness keeps the result approachable in calm interfaces and spacious layouts. It suits wellness, healthcare, technology, and spring-oriented designs.
Is #68b0ab readable on white or black?
#68b0ab has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.38:1 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.