#68A687 color
The hex color #68A687 is a desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.8% red, 65.1% green and 52.9% blue (104, 166, 135).
Its hue angle is 150°, with 26% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 37% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Yoda (#53A079), a difference of 3.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.39:1).
#68A687 color codes
| HEX | #68A687 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(104, 166, 135) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.8%, 65.1%, 52.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(150, 26%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(150, 37%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 0%, 19%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(63.31, -27.08, 9.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(63.31, 28.81, 160.09) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(23.717, 31.963, 27.837) | |
| Decimal | 6858375 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #68A687, 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 #68A687 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #68A687 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.39:1 | 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 #68A687 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a49e85Protanopia
no red cones#9a9689Deuteranopia
no green cones#5aa69dTritanopia
no blue cones#999999Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #68a687; }
.text { color: #68a687; }
.border { border: 2px solid #68a687; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(104 166 135 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #68a687, #68a6a6); }
Similar colors
#53a079Yoda#76ad83Green Goddess#6fa77aPrimavera#6db083Lily Pads#4c9c77Natural Orchestra#55b492Electra#80aa95Catnip#7db39eBeau Monde
Closest common color name: Mint.
Questions
- What color is #68A687?
- #68A687 is a desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Yoda. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #68A687?
- The RGB value is 104, 166, 135: 104 red, 166 green and 135 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #68A687?
- The complementary color is #A66887, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #68A687?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.39:1 and white text 2.84:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.