Grayish Blue

The color #686B99 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 107, 153 and HSL values of 236°, 19%, 50%.

Color Values for #686B99

Below are the different color format representations for #686B99. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#686B99
RGB:
rgb(104,107,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(236,19%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(32%, 30%, 0%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686B99

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686B99. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 42%
Blue: 60%

Contrast Analysis for #686B99

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 #686B99

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686B99

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

Complementary Colors for #686B99

The complementary color for #686B99 is #989467. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686B99

The analogous colors for #686B99 are #678398 and #7C6798. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686B99

The triadic colors for #686B99 are #98676B and #6B9867. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686B99

These are the darker variations of #686B99. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #53567A and #3E405C. This progression shows how #686B99 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686B99

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8689AD and #A4A6C2. This progression shows how #686B99. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686B99

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686B99. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686B99

Companies and brands that incorporate #686B99 in their visual identity.

#686B99 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686B99. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686B99 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 104, 107, 153 and HSL values of 236°, 19%, 50%.

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