Grayish Blue

The color #686C7A is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 108, 122 and HSL values of 227°, 8%, 44%.

Color Values for #686C7A

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HEX:
#686C7A
RGB:
rgb(104,108,122) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(227,8%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(15%, 11%, 0%, 52%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686C7A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686C7A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 42.4%
Blue: 47.8%

Contrast Analysis for #686C7A

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 #686C7A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686C7A

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

Complementary Colors for #686C7A

The complementary color for #686C7A is #797567. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686C7A

The analogous colors for #686C7A are #677479 and #6C6779. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686C7A

The triadic colors for #686C7A are #79676B and #6B7967. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686C7A

These are the darker variations of #686C7A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #535662 and #3E4149. This progression shows how #686C7A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686C7A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #868995 and #A4A7AF. This progression shows how #686C7A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686C7A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686C7A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686C7A

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#686C7A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686C7A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686C7A is a grayish blue with RGB values of 104, 108, 122 and HSL values of 227°, 8%, 44%.

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