Grayish Cyan

The color #686C6B is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 108, 107 and HSL values of 165°, 2%, 42%.

Color Values for #686C6B

Below are the different color format representations for #686C6B. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#686C6B
RGB:
rgb(104,108,107) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(165,2%,42%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(4%, 0%, 1%, 58%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686C6B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686C6B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 42.4%
Blue: 42%

Contrast Analysis for #686C6B

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 #686C6B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686C6B

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

Complementary Colors for #686C6B

The complementary color for #686C6B is #6D696A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686C6B

The analogous colors for #686C6B are #696D6A and #696C6D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686C6B

The triadic colors for #686C6B are #6C696D and #6D6C69. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686C6B

These are the darker variations of #686C6B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #535656 and #3E4140. This progression shows how #686C6B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686C6B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #868989 and #A4A7A6. This progression shows how #686C6B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686C6B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686C6B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#686C6B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686C6B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686C6B is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 104, 108, 107 and HSL values of 165°, 2%, 42%.

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