Grayish Yellow

The color #686865 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 104, 101 and HSL values of 60°, 1%, 40%.

Color Values for #686865

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HEX:
#686865
RGB:
rgb(104,104,101) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,1%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 3%, 59%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686865

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686865. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

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

Contrast Analysis for #686865

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 #686865

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686865

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

Complementary Colors for #686865

The complementary color for #686865 is #656567. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686865

The analogous colors for #686865 are #676665 and #666765. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686865

The triadic colors for #686865 are #656767 and #676567. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686865

These are the darker variations of #686865. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #535351 and #3E3E3D. This progression shows how #686865 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686865

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #868684 and #A4A4A3. This progression shows how #686865. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686865

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686865. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686865

Companies and brands that incorporate #686865 in their visual identity.

#686865 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686865. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686865 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 104, 104, 101 and HSL values of 60°, 1%, 40%.

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