#68DAD4 Hex Color

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This cool, unsaturated cyan carries a crisp, refreshing quality that works well for modern, youthful branding. Because it is highly legible against black text, #68dad4 functions perfectly as a primary interface background or a standout UI element. It can feel washed out near white, so pair it with deep charcoal or navy to ground its airy, sparkling nature and provide necessary visual contrast.

Questions about #68dad4

What is #68dad4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68dad4 is rgb(104, 218, 212), in HSL hsl(177, 61%, 63%) and in CMYK 52%, 0%, 3%, 15%.
Which colors pair best with #68dad4 in web design?
#68dad4 relies on high contrast to maintain readability, making it an excellent choice when paired with navy or charcoal. Avoid using white text directly over this hue, as the airy nature of the color can cause legibility issues.
Is #68dad4 readable on white or black?
#68dad4 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.56:1 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.