#68A39D Hex Code
Color Name: Cadet Blue
What is hex #68A39D Color?
The color name of hex code #68A39D is Cadet Blue. The RGB values are (104, 163, 157) which means it is composed of
25% red, 38% green and 37% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:36 M:0 Y:4 K:36. In the HSV/HSB scale, #68A39D has a hue of 174°, 36% saturation and a brightness value of 64%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #68A39D Color Codes
| Color Name | Cadet Blue |
| RGB Values | (104, 163, 157) |
| CMYK Values | (36%, 0%, 4%, 36%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (174°, 36%, 64%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #669999 |
| Inverse Color | #975C62 [Rose Taupe] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2241 C |
| Closest RAL | 5024 [Pastel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #A3686E [Rose Dust] |
| #68A39D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #8D8D8D |
| Desaturated | #868686 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #919191 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #969696 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C3C3C3 |
Hex #68A39D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #68A39D is #A3686E which is called Rose Dust. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #68A39D color is offered by #A3686E. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #68A39D are #688CA3 and #68A380, called Rackley and Oxley, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #68A39D with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #68A39D are #A3688C (Mountbatten Pink) and #A38068 (Beaver). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#68A39D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9D68A3 (Purple Mountain Majesty) and #A39D68 (Light Taupe) along with #68A39D, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #68A39D has #9D68A3 (Purple Mountain Majesty), #A3686E (Rose Dust) and #6EA368 (Russian Green). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #68A39D contains #8068A3 (Rhythm), #A3686E (Rose Dust) and #8CA368 (Asparagus). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #68A39D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #68A39D rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 68A39D Color
Tints
86B5B1- 95BFBA
- A4C8C4
- B4D1CE
- C3DAD8
- D2E3E2
- E1EDEB
- F0F6F5
Tones
- 6D9C97
- 6F9994
- 729591
- 74928F
- 768E8C
- 798B89
- 7B8786
- 7E8483
Shades
- 53827E
- 49726E
- 3E625E
- 34524F
- 2A413F
- 1F312F
- 15211F
- 0A1010
#68A39D Color Patterns
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#68A39D Gingham Checks
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#68A39D Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#68A39D Honeycomb Pattern
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#68A39D Houndstooth Pattern
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#68A39D Trellis Pattern
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#68A39D Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
