Grayish Blue

The color #686A87 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 106, 135 and HSL values of 236°, 13%, 47%.

Color Values for #686A87

Below are the different color format representations for #686A87. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#686A87
RGB:
rgb(104,106,135) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(236,13%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(23%, 21%, 0%, 47%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686A87

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686A87. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 41.6%
Blue: 52.9%

Contrast Analysis for #686A87

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 #686A87

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686A87

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

Complementary Colors for #686A87

The complementary color for #686A87 is #878568. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686A87

The analogous colors for #686A87 are #687A87 and #766887. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686A87

The triadic colors for #686A87 are #87686A and #6A8768. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686A87

These are the darker variations of #686A87. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #53556C and #3E4051. This progression shows how #686A87 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686A87

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #86889F and #A4A6B7. This progression shows how #686A87. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686A87

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686A87. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686A87

Companies and brands that incorporate #686A87 in their visual identity.

#686A87 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686A87. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686A87 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 104, 106, 135 and HSL values of 236°, 13%, 47%.

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