Grayish Blue

The color #686580 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 101, 128 and HSL values of 247°, 12%, 45%.

Color Values for #686580

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HEX:
#686580
RGB:
rgb(104,101,128) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(247,12%,45%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(19%, 21%, 0%, 50%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686580

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686580. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 39.6%
Blue: 50.2%

Contrast Analysis for #686580

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 #686580

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686580

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

Complementary Colors for #686580

The complementary color for #686580 is #7D8165. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686580

The analogous colors for #686580 are #657081 and #766581. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686580

The triadic colors for #686580 are #816865 and #658168. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686580

These are the darker variations of #686580. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #535166 and #3E3D4D. This progression shows how #686580 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686580

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #868499 and #A4A3B3. This progression shows how #686580. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686580

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686580. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686580

Companies and brands that incorporate #686580 in their visual identity.

#686580 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686580. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686580 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 104, 101, 128 and HSL values of 247°, 12%, 45%.

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