Grayish Purple

The color #686166 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 97, 102 and HSL values of 317°, 3%, 39%.

Color Values for #686166

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HEX:
#686166
RGB:
rgb(104,97,102) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(317,3%,39%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 7%, 2%, 59%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686166

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686166. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 38%
Blue: 40%

Contrast Analysis for #686166

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #686166

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686166

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #686166

The complementary color for #686166 is #606662. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686166

The analogous colors for #686166 are #656066 and #666062. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686166

The triadic colors for #686166 are #656660 and #606566. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686166

These are the darker variations of #686166. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #534E52 and #3E3A3D. This progression shows how #686166 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686166

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #868185 and #A4A0A3. This progression shows how #686166. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686166

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686166. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686166

Companies and brands that incorporate #686166 in their visual identity.

#686166 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686166. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686166 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 104, 97, 102 and HSL values of 317°, 3%, 39%.

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