Grayish Blue

The color #686796 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 103, 150 and HSL values of 241°, 19%, 50%.

Color Values for #686796

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HEX:
#686796
RGB:
rgb(104,103,150) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(241,19%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(31%, 31%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686796

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686796. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 40.4%
Blue: 58.8%

Contrast Analysis for #686796

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 #686796

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686796

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

Complementary Colors for #686796

The complementary color for #686796 is #979867. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686796

The analogous colors for #686796 are #677F98 and #806798. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686796

The triadic colors for #686796 are #986867 and #679868. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686796

These are the darker variations of #686796. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #535278 and #3E3E5A. This progression shows how #686796 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686796

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8685AB and #A4A4C0. This progression shows how #686796. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686796

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686796. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686796

Companies and brands that incorporate #686796 in their visual identity.

#686796 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686796. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686796 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 104, 103, 150 and HSL values of 241°, 19%, 50%.

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