Grayish Blue

The color #686B70 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 107, 112 and HSL values of 218°, 4%, 42%.

Color Values for #686B70

Below are the different color format representations for #686B70. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#686B70
RGB:
rgb(104,107,112) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(218,4%,42%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(7%, 4%, 0%, 56%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686B70

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686B70. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 42%
Blue: 43.9%

Contrast Analysis for #686B70

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 #686B70

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686B70

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

Complementary Colors for #686B70

The complementary color for #686B70 is #6F6C67. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686B70

The analogous colors for #686B70 are #676E6F and #68676F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686B70

The triadic colors for #686B70 are #6F676A and #6A6F67. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686B70

These are the darker variations of #686B70. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #53565A and #3E4043. This progression shows how #686B70 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686B70

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #86898D and #A4A6A9. This progression shows how #686B70. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686B70

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686B70. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686B70

Companies and brands that incorporate #686B70 in their visual identity.

#686B70 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686B70. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686B70 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 104, 107, 112 and HSL values of 218°, 4%, 42%.

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