Grayish Yellow

The color #686C62 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 108, 98 and HSL values of 84°, 5%, 40%.

Color Values for #686C62

Below are the different color format representations for #686C62. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#686C62
RGB:
rgb(104,108,98) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(84,5%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(4%, 0%, 9%, 58%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686C62

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686C62. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 42.4%
Blue: 38.4%

Contrast Analysis for #686C62

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 #686C62

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686C62

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

Complementary Colors for #686C62

The complementary color for #686C62 is #65616B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686C62

The analogous colors for #686C62 are #6B6A61 and #626B61. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686C62

The triadic colors for #686C62 are #61676B and #6B6167. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686C62

These are the darker variations of #686C62. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #53564E and #3E413B. This progression shows how #686C62 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686C62

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #868981 and #A4A7A1. This progression shows how #686C62. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686C62

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686C62. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686C62

Companies and brands that incorporate #686C62 in their visual identity.

#686C62 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686C62. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686C62 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 104, 108, 98 and HSL values of 84°, 5%, 40%.

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