Grayish Blue

The color #686896 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 104, 150 and HSL values of 240°, 18%, 50%.

Color Values for #686896

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HEX:
#686896
RGB:
rgb(104,104,150) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,18%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(31%, 31%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686896

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686896. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

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

Contrast Analysis for #686896

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 #686896

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686896

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

Complementary Colors for #686896

The complementary color for #686896 is #969669. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686896

The analogous colors for #686896 are #698096 and #806996. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686896

The triadic colors for #686896 are #966969 and #699669. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686896

These are the darker variations of #686896. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #535378 and #3E3E5A. This progression shows how #686896 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686896

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8686AB and #A4A4C0. This progression shows how #686896. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686896

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686896. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686896

Companies and brands that incorporate #686896 in their visual identity.

#686896 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686896. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686896 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 104, 104, 150 and HSL values of 240°, 18%, 50%.

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