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#68B0D8 color code is #68B0D8. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #68b0d8.

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#68B0D8 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #68B0D8 is 0.3895. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.39:1 against white and 8.79:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#68B0D8 on white2.39:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#68B0D8 on black8.79:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #68B0D82.39:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #68B0D88.79:1AAA

#68B0D8 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #68B0D8?+
The hex code for #68B0D8 is #68B0D8. In RGB it's rgb(104, 176, 216), and in HSL it's hsl(201, 59%, 63%).
What is the RGB value of #68B0D8?+
#68B0D8 in RGB is (104, 176, 216). Written in CSS: rgb(104, 176, 216).
What is the CMYK value of #68B0D8?+
#68B0D8 converts to CMYK(52%, 19%, 0%, 15%) for print. Hex equivalent is #68B0D8.
Is #68b0d8 a warm or cool color?+
#68B0D8 (#68B0D8) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 201° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #68b0d8 belong to?+
#68B0D8 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 201°, 59%, 63% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #68b0d8 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#68B0D8 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.39:1 — 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 #68b0d8?+
The nearest Pantone match for #68B0D8 (#68B0D8) is 542 C Pantone 542 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #68B0D8 in design

Practical guidance for using #68b0d8 (#68B0D8) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#68B0D8 (#68B0D8) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #68B0D8 (#68B0D8) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#68B0D8 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

#68B0D8 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.

Brands that use #68B0D8

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #68b0d8 (#68B0D8). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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