#68DBA6 Hex Color
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#68dba6 is a bright, high-chroma mint green with a subtle yellowish undertone. Its clinical, fresh character suits sustainable branding or pharmacy interfaces. Since the color is quite light, use it as an accent rather than a full background. Pair it with deep charcoal to maintain readability, as black text offers a strong 12.3:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #68dba6.
Questions about #68dba6
What is #68dba6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68dba6 is rgb(104, 219, 166), in HSL hsl(152, 61%, 63%) and in CMYK 53%, 0%, 24%, 14%.
Does #68dba6 work well as a primary text color?
No, #68dba6 is far too light to serve as a primary text color because it fails standard accessibility contrast ratios against white backgrounds. Always pair it with deep, high-contrast colors like charcoal or dark navy to ensure your content remains readable for all users.
What design style suits #68dba6 best?
#68dba6 thrives in modern, clinical, or sustainable design aesthetics where a fresh and clean impression is required. Its high-chroma nature makes it an excellent choice for secondary accents, call-to-action buttons, or UI elements that need to feel lively without dominating the page.
Is #68dba6 readable on white or black?
#68dba6 has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.27:1 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.