#68A58D color
The hex color #68A58D is a desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.8% red, 64.7% green and 55.3% blue (104, 165, 141).
Its hue angle is 156°, with 25% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 37% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Emerald Oasis (#67A195), a difference of 4.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.36:1).
#68A58D color codes
| HEX | #68A58D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(104, 165, 141) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.8%, 64.7%, 55.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(156, 25%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(156, 37%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 0%, 15%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(63.16, -25.29, 6.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(63.16, 26.05, 166.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(23.97, 31.775, 30.064) | |
| Decimal | 6858125 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #68A58D, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #68A58D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #68A58D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #68A58D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a29d8cProtanopia
no red cones#98968fDeuteranopia
no green cones#58a59eTritanopia
no blue cones#999999Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #68a58d; }
.text { color: #68a58d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #68a58d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(104 165 141 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #68a58d, #689fa5); }
Similar colors
#67a195Emerald Oasis#80aa95Catnip#7db39eBeau Monde#54af9cWater Park#4aae97Hole in One#46a795Jewel Weed#53a079Yoda#55b492Electra
Closest common color name: Mint.
Questions
- What color is #68A58D?
- #68A58D is a desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Emerald Oasis. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #68A58D?
- The RGB value is 104, 165, 141: 104 red, 165 green and 141 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #68A58D?
- The complementary color is #A56880, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #68A58D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.36:1 and white text 2.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.