Color #68EDD5 Color / Colour Code #68EDD5
This page shows the hex color code for color #68edd5 (#68EDD5). The colour is a cyan tone with 79% saturation and 67% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #68EDD5 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#68EDD5 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 139, 169, and 199 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 169, 289, and 49 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #68EDD5
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 169 and saturation at 79%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 169 to 214 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 169 with its complement at 349 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 #68EDD5
Lightness variations at hue 169 and 79% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #68EDD5
Design Use Cases for #68EDD5
Vibrant Brand Color
#68EDD5 has a strong 79% 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 67% lightness, #68EDD5 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
#68EDD5 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 169). 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 #68EDD5 (hue 169) to its complement at hue 349. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 199. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #68edd5, #ed6881);
CSS Code for #68EDD5
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About Color #68EDD5 (#68EDD5)
#68EDD5 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 104 red, 237 green, and 213 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 169 degrees with 79% saturation and 67% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #68EDD5 is 194/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 56% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow, and 7% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #68EDD5 against white is 1.43:1 and against black is 14.66:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.66:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #ED6881 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #68EDD5. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #68ED92 and #68C3ED, 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.
How to Explore Color #68EDD5
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #68EDD5?
- #68EDD5 is Color #68EDD5, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(104, 237, 213), HSL(169, 79%, 67%), and CMYK(56%, 0%, 10%, 7%). Its perceived brightness is 194/255.
- Is #68EDD5 accessible for text?
- Against white, #68EDD5 has a contrast ratio of 1.43:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.66:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #68EDD5?
- The complementary colour is #ED6881 (hue 349). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #68ED92 and #68C3ED. The triadic palette adds #D568ED and #EDD568 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #68EDD5 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #68edd5; or rgb(104, 237, 213); or hsl(169, 79%, 67%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 169 79% 67%; 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.