Color #68DEAB Color / Colour Code #68DEAB
This page shows the hex color code for color #68deab (#68DEAB). The colour is a cyan tone with 64% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #68DEAB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#68DEAB paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 124, 154, and 184 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 154, 274, and 34 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #68DEAB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 154 and saturation at 64%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 154 to 199 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 154 with its complement at 334 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #68DEAB
Lightness variations at hue 154 and 64% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #68DEAB
Design Use Cases for #68DEAB
Vibrant Brand Color
#68DEAB has a strong 64% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 64% lightness, #68DEAB has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Clarity & Technology
#68DEAB is in the cyan spectrum (hue 154). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #68DEAB (hue 154) to its complement at hue 334. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 184. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #68deab, #de689b);
CSS Code for #68DEAB
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About Color #68DEAB (#68DEAB)
#68DEAB is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 104 red, 222 green, and 171 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 154 degrees with 64% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #68DEAB is 181/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 53% cyan, 0% magenta, 23% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #68DEAB against white is 1.66:1 and against black is 12.63:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.63:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DE689B creates maximum visual tension when paired with #68DEAB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #68DE70 and #68D6DE, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #68DEAB?
- #68DEAB is Color #68DEAB, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(104, 222, 171), HSL(154, 64%, 64%), and CMYK(53%, 0%, 23%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 181/255.
- Is #68DEAB accessible for text?
- Against white, #68DEAB has a contrast ratio of 1.66:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.63:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #68DEAB?
- The complementary colour is #DE689B (hue 334). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #68DE70 and #68D6DE. The triadic palette adds #AB68DE and #DEAB68 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #68DEAB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #68deab; or rgb(104, 222, 171); or hsl(154, 64%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 154 64% 64%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.