Grayish Blue

The color #686574 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 101, 116 and HSL values of 252°, 7%, 43%.

Color Values for #686574

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HEX:
#686574
RGB:
rgb(104,101,116) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(252,7%,43%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(10%, 13%, 0%, 55%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686574

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686574. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 39.6%
Blue: 45.5%

Contrast Analysis for #686574

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 #686574

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686574

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

Complementary Colors for #686574

The complementary color for #686574 is #727566. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686574

The analogous colors for #686574 are #666B75 and #716675. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686574

The triadic colors for #686574 are #756966 and #667569. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686574

These are the darker variations of #686574. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #53515D and #3E3D46. This progression shows how #686574 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686574

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #868490 and #A4A3AC. This progression shows how #686574. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686574

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686574. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686574

Companies and brands that incorporate #686574 in their visual identity.

#686574 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686574. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686574 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 104, 101, 116 and HSL values of 252°, 7%, 43%.

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