Grayish Blue

The color #686A90 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 106, 144 and HSL values of 237°, 16%, 49%.

Color Values for #686A90

Below are the different color format representations for #686A90. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#686A90
RGB:
rgb(104,106,144) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(237,16%,49%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(28%, 26%, 0%, 44%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686A90

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686A90. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 41.6%
Blue: 56.5%

Contrast Analysis for #686A90

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 #686A90

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686A90

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

Complementary Colors for #686A90

The complementary color for #686A90 is #918F69. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686A90

The analogous colors for #686A90 are #697F91 and #7B6991. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686A90

The triadic colors for #686A90 are #91696B and #6B9169. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686A90

These are the darker variations of #686A90. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #535573 and #3E4056. This progression shows how #686A90 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686A90

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8688A6 and #A4A6BC. This progression shows how #686A90. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686A90

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686A90. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686A90

Companies and brands that incorporate #686A90 in their visual identity.

#686A90 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686A90. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686A90 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 104, 106, 144 and HSL values of 237°, 16%, 49%.

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