Color #68DEAD Color / Colour Code #68DEAD
This page shows the hex color code for color #68dead (#68DEAD). 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 #68DEAD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#68DEAD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 125, 155, and 185 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 155, 275, and 35 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #68DEAD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 155 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 155 to 200 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 155 with its complement at 335 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 #68DEAD
Lightness variations at hue 155 and 64% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #68DEAD
Design Use Cases for #68DEAD
Vibrant Brand Color
#68DEAD 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, #68DEAD 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
#68DEAD is in the cyan spectrum (hue 155). 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 #68DEAD (hue 155) to its complement at hue 335. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 185. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #68dead, #de6899);
CSS Code for #68DEAD
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About Color #68DEAD (#68DEAD)
#68DEAD is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 104 red, 222 green, and 173 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 155 degrees with 64% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #68DEAD 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, 22% yellow, and 13% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #68DEAD against white is 1.66:1 and against black is 12.64:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.64:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DE6899 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #68DEAD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #68DE72 and #68D4DE, 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 #68DEAD?
- #68DEAD is Color #68DEAD, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(104, 222, 173), HSL(155, 64%, 64%), and CMYK(53%, 0%, 22%, 13%). Its perceived brightness is 181/255.
- Is #68DEAD accessible for text?
- Against white, #68DEAD has a contrast ratio of 1.66:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.64:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #68DEAD?
- The complementary colour is #DE6899 (hue 335). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #68DE72 and #68D4DE. The triadic palette adds #AD68DE and #DEAD68 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #68DEAD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #68dead; or rgb(104, 222, 173); or hsl(155, 64%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 155 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.