Grayish Blue

The color #686B7E is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 107, 126 and HSL values of 232°, 10%, 45%.

Color Values for #686B7E

Below are the different color format representations for #686B7E. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#686B7E
RGB:
rgb(104,107,126) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(232,10%,45%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(17%, 15%, 0%, 51%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686B7E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686B7E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 42%
Blue: 49.4%

Contrast Analysis for #686B7E

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 #686B7E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686B7E

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

Complementary Colors for #686B7E

The complementary color for #686B7E is #7E7B67. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686B7E

The analogous colors for #686B7E are #67767E and #70677E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686B7E

The triadic colors for #686B7E are #7E676A and #6A7E67. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686B7E

These are the darker variations of #686B7E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #535665 and #3E404C. This progression shows how #686B7E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686B7E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #868998 and #A4A6B2. This progression shows how #686B7E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686B7E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686B7E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686B7E

Companies and brands that incorporate #686B7E in their visual identity.

#686B7E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686B7E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686B7E is a grayish blue with RGB values of 104, 107, 126 and HSL values of 232°, 10%, 45%.

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