Grayish Yellow

The color #686957 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 105, 87 and HSL values of 63°, 9%, 38%.

Color Values for #686957

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HEX:
#686957
RGB:
rgb(104,105,87) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(63,9%,38%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 0%, 17%, 59%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686957

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686957. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 41.2%
Blue: 34.1%

Contrast Analysis for #686957

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 #686957

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686957

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

Complementary Colors for #686957

The complementary color for #686957 is #59586A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686957

The analogous colors for #686957 are #6A6258 and #606A58. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686957

The triadic colors for #686957 are #58696A and #6A5869. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686957

These are the darker variations of #686957. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #535446 and #3E3F34. This progression shows how #686957 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686957

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #868779 and #A4A59A. This progression shows how #686957. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686957

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686957. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686957

Companies and brands that incorporate #686957 in their visual identity.

#686957 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686957. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686957 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 104, 105, 87 and HSL values of 63°, 9%, 38%.

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