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#168FB1 color code is #168FB1. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #168fb1.

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#168FB1 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #168FB1 is 0.2299. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.75:1 against white and 5.60:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#168FB1 on white3.75:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#168FB1 on black5.60:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #168FB13.75:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #168FB15.60:1AA

#168FB1 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #168FB1?+
The hex code for #168FB1 is #168FB1. In RGB it's rgb(22, 143, 177), and in HSL it's hsl(193, 78%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #168FB1?+
#168FB1 in RGB is (22, 143, 177). Written in CSS: rgb(22, 143, 177).
What is the CMYK value of #168FB1?+
#168FB1 converts to CMYK(88%, 19%, 0%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #168FB1.
Is #168fb1 a warm or cool color?+
#168FB1 (#168FB1) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 193° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #168fb1 belong to?+
#168FB1 belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 193°, 78%, 39% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #168fb1 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#168FB1 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.75:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #168fb1?+
The nearest Pantone match for #168FB1 (#168FB1) is 3277 C Deep Ocean, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #168FB1 in design

Practical guidance for using #168fb1 (#168FB1) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#168FB1 (#168FB1) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.6:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #168FB1 (#168FB1) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#168FB1 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#168FB1 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.