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#68A2EE color code is #68A2EE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #68a2ee.

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#68A2EE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #68A2EE is 0.3496. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.63:1 against white and 7.99:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#68A2EE on white2.63:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#68A2EE on black7.99:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #68A2EE2.63:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #68A2EE7.99:1AAA

#68A2EE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #68A2EE?+
The hex code for #68A2EE is #68A2EE. In RGB it's rgb(104, 162, 238), and in HSL it's hsl(214, 80%, 67%).
What is the RGB value of #68A2EE?+
#68A2EE in RGB is (104, 162, 238). Written in CSS: rgb(104, 162, 238).
What is the CMYK value of #68A2EE?+
#68A2EE converts to CMYK(56%, 32%, 0%, 7%) for print. Hex equivalent is #68A2EE.
Is #68a2ee a warm or cool color?+
#68A2EE (#68A2EE) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 214° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #68a2ee belong to?+
#68A2EE belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 214°, 80%, 67% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #68a2ee accessible for body text on a white background?+
#68A2EE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.63:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #68a2ee?+
The nearest Pantone match for #68A2EE (#68A2EE) is 794 C Pantone 794 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #68A2EE in design

Practical guidance for using #68a2ee (#68A2EE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#68A2EE (#68A2EE) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #68A2EE (#68A2EE) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). 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

#68A2EE 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

#68A2EE 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.