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Cyan / Aqua

#68FDFB

Cyan / Aqua is a cool light color with the hex code #68FDFB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 104, 253, 251 in digital design or CMYK 59%, 0%, 1%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cyan / Aqua color values

HEX
#68FDFB
RGB
104, 253, 251
HSL
179°, 97%, 70%
CMYK
59, 0, 1, 1

About this color

Cyan / Aqua sits at 179° on the color wheel with 97% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 97%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Cyan / Aqua is rendered as rgb(104, 253, 251), where the green channel leads at 253, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Cyan / Aqua translates to a CMYK breakdown of 59C 0M 1Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 59% cyan. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Cyan / Aqua

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #68FDFB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 104, 253, 251;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#68FDFB',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 59%
M: 0%
Y: 1%
K: 1%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(104, 253, 251)
rgba(104, 253, 251, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #68FDFB?
#68FDFB is Cyan / Aqua, a cool light color with RGB values of 104, 253, 251. It has a hue of 179°, 97% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #68FDFB?
The RGB color code for #68FDFB is rgb(104, 253, 251). This means it contains 104 red, 253 green, and 251 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cyan / Aqua a warm or cool color?
Cyan / Aqua (#68FDFB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #68FDFB in CSS?
You can use #68FDFB in CSS with: background-color: #68FDFB; or color: #68FDFB; or as an RGB value: rgb(104, 253, 251). For print design, use CMYK: 59%, 0%, 1%, 1%.