Grayish Purple

The color #686668 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 102, 104 and HSL values of 300°, 1%, 40%.

Color Values for #686668

Below are the different color format representations for #686668. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#686668
RGB:
rgb(104,102,104) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,1%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 2%, 0%, 59%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686668

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686668. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

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

Contrast Analysis for #686668

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 #686668

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686668

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

Complementary Colors for #686668

The complementary color for #686668 is #656765. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686668

The analogous colors for #686668 are #666567 and #676566. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686668

The triadic colors for #686668 are #676765 and #656767. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686668

These are the darker variations of #686668. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #535253 and #3E3D3E. This progression shows how #686668 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686668

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #868586 and #A4A3A4. This progression shows how #686668. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686668

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686668. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686668

Companies and brands that incorporate #686668 in their visual identity.

#686668 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686668. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686668 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 104, 102, 104 and HSL values of 300°, 1%, 40%.

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