Grayish Purple

The color #686269 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 98, 105 and HSL values of 291°, 3%, 40%.

Color Values for #686269

Below are the different color format representations for #686269. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#686269
RGB:
rgb(104,98,105) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(291,3%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 7%, 0%, 59%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686269

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686269. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 38.4%
Blue: 41.2%

Contrast Analysis for #686269

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 #686269

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686269

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

Complementary Colors for #686269

Complementary colors are pairs of colors that are positioned opposite each other on the color wheel. When used together, they create maximum contrast and visual impact.

Analogous Colors for #686269

Analogous colors are groups of three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. This color scheme creates a harmonious and cohesive look that's pleasing to the eye.

Triadic Colors for #686269

Triadic color schemes use three colors equally spaced around the color wheel. This combination offers strong visual contrast while maintaining color harmony.

Shades of #686269

Shades are created by adding black to the original color. This progression shows how #686269 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686269

Tints are created by adding white to the original color. This progression shows how #686269 lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686269

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686269. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686269

Companies and brands that incorporate #686269 in their visual identity.

#686269 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686269. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686269 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 104, 98, 105 and HSL values of 291°, 3%, 40%.

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