#68BBC8 Hex Color
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#68bbc8 is a cool, unsaturated cyan that reads as refreshing without being overly bright. Because of its muted, airy quality, it performs best as a supporting background color rather than a primary focus. Pair it with soft charcoals or deep slates to create professional contrast. The hex code for this cyan shade is #68bbc8, and it remains accessible for text when paired with high-contrast black.
Questions about #68bbc8
What is #68bbc8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68bbc8 is rgb(104, 187, 200), in HSL hsl(188, 47%, 60%) and in CMYK 48%, 7%, 0%, 22%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
How can I use #68bbc8 effectively in my design?
#68bbc8 works best as a calming background or a secondary accent rather than a primary focus. Because of its muted, airy quality, it creates a professional look when paired with deep charcoal or slate text to establish necessary visual contrast.
Is #68bbc8 readable on white or black?
#68bbc8 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.53:1 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.