Grayish Yellow

The color #686B59 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 107, 89 and HSL values of 70°, 9%, 38%.

Color Values for #686B59

Below are the different color format representations for #686B59. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#686B59
RGB:
rgb(104,107,89) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(70,9%,38%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 0%, 17%, 58%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686B59

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686B59. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 42%
Blue: 34.9%

Contrast Analysis for #686B59

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 #686B59

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686B59

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

Complementary Colors for #686B59

The complementary color for #686B59 is #5B586A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686B59

The analogous colors for #686B59 are #6A6458 and #5E6A58. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686B59

The triadic colors for #686B59 are #58676A and #6A5867. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686B59

These are the darker variations of #686B59. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #535647 and #3E4035. This progression shows how #686B59 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686B59

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #86897A and #A4A69B. This progression shows how #686B59. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686B59

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686B59. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686B59

Companies and brands that incorporate #686B59 in their visual identity.

#686B59 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686B59. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686B59 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 104, 107, 89 and HSL values of 70°, 9%, 38%.

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