#68B9B9 Hex Color
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#68b9b9 is a muted, dusty cyan with a cool, airy presence. Because of its desaturated quality, this hex code works effectively as a soft background or a secondary accent color that avoids overwhelming the viewer. It pairs well with deep charcoal or warm terracotta to balance its cool temperature. Since black text provides strong contrast, it is a readable choice for UI elements and interface design.
Questions about #68b9b9
What is #68b9b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68b9b9 is rgb(104, 185, 185), in HSL hsl(180, 37%, 57%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair best with #68b9b9?
You can create a balanced aesthetic by pairing #68b9b9 with warm, earthy tones like terracotta, which counteract the cool, airy nature of this cyan. Alternatively, dark neutral grays provide a professional, grounded look for interface components.
Is #68b9b9 readable on white or black?
#68b9b9 has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.22:1 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.