Grayish Blue

The color #686172 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 97, 114 and HSL values of 265°, 8%, 41%.

Color Values for #686172

Below are the different color format representations for #686172. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#686172
RGB:
rgb(104,97,114) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(265,8%,41%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(9%, 15%, 0%, 55%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686172

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686172. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 38%
Blue: 44.7%

Contrast Analysis for #686172

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 #686172

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686172

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

Complementary Colors for #686172

The complementary color for #686172 is #6A7160. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686172

The analogous colors for #686172 are #606271 and #706071. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686172

The triadic colors for #686172 are #716760 and #607167. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686172

These are the darker variations of #686172. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #534E5B and #3E3A44. This progression shows how #686172 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686172

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #86818E and #A4A0AA. This progression shows how #686172. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686172

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686172. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686172

Companies and brands that incorporate #686172 in their visual identity.

#686172 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686172. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686172 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 104, 97, 114 and HSL values of 265°, 8%, 41%.

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