Yellow

The color #686A46 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 106, 70 and HSL values of 63°, 20%, 35%.

Color Values for #686A46

Below are the different color format representations for #686A46. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#686A46
RGB:
rgb(104,106,70) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(63,20%,35%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 0%, 34%, 58%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686A46

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686A46. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 41.6%
Blue: 27.5%

Contrast Analysis for #686A46

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 #686A46

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686A46

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

Complementary Colors for #686A46

The complementary color for #686A46 is #49476B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686A46

The analogous colors for #686A46 are #6B5B47 and #576B47. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686A46

The triadic colors for #686A46 are #47696B and #6B4769. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686A46

These are the darker variations of #686A46. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #535538 and #3E402A. This progression shows how #686A46 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686A46

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #86886B and #A4A690. This progression shows how #686A46. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686A46

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686A46. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686A46

Companies and brands that incorporate #686A46 in their visual identity.

#686A46 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686A46. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686A46 is a yellow with RGB values of 104, 106, 70 and HSL values of 63°, 20%, 35%.

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