#68FAAF color
The hex color #68FAAF is a light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.8% red, 98% green and 68.6% blue (104, 250, 175).
Its hue angle is 149°, with 94% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 58% cyan, 0% magenta, 30% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Mint Bliss (#7EFFBA), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.88:1).
#68FAAF color codes
| HEX | #68FAAF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(104, 250, 175) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.8%, 98%, 68.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(149, 94%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(149, 58%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(58%, 0%, 30%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.11, -55.93, 24.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.11, 61.06, 156.35) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.628, 74.405, 52.401) | |
| Decimal | 6879919 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #68FAAF, 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 #68FAAF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #68FAAF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.88:1 | 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 #68FAAF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f8e8aaProtanopia
no red cones#e4dab4Deuteranopia
no green cones#2bf8e6Tritanopia
no blue cones#e0e0e0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #68faaf; }
.text { color: #68faaf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #68faaf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(104 250 175 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #68faaf, #68faf8); }
Similar colors
#7effbaMint Bliss#56fca2Illicit Green#17f9a6Hyperpop Green#00fa9aMedium Spring Green#00ffbbMinty Paradise#77eebbJittery Jade#66eebbOnsen#88ffccA State of Mint
Questions
- What color is #68FAAF?
- #68FAAF is a light, vivid green, closest to the named color Mint Bliss. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #68FAAF?
- The RGB value is 104, 250, 175: 104 red, 250 green and 175 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #68FAAF?
- The complementary color is #FA68B3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #68FAAF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.88:1 and white text 1.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.