#68C9D4 Hex Color
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This bright, unsaturated cyan has a distinct, cooling energy that feels fresh without being jarring. Because it is highly readable, the hex code #68c9d4 works well as a primary background color for clean, modern interfaces. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal text, offering high contrast that keeps content accessible. Use it sparingly to inject a sense of youthful clarity into your design systems.
Questions about #68c9d4
What is #68c9d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68c9d4 is rgb(104, 201, 212), in HSL hsl(186, 56%, 62%) and in CMYK 51%, 5%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #68c9d4 in a UI design?
Is #68c9d4 a warm or cool color?
#68c9d4 is decidedly cool, leaning into the blue-green spectrum with a refreshing, aquatic undertone. This makes it an excellent choice for wellness or technology brands that want to convey clarity and calmness while avoiding the intensity of pure, saturated blues.
Is #68c9d4 readable on white or black?
#68c9d4 has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.89:1 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.