Grayish Blue

The color #686C95 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 108, 149 and HSL values of 235°, 18%, 50%.

Color Values for #686C95

Below are the different color format representations for #686C95. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#686C95
RGB:
rgb(104,108,149) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(235,18%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(30%, 28%, 0%, 42%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686C95

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686C95. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 42.4%
Blue: 58.4%

Contrast Analysis for #686C95

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 #686C95

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686C95

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

Complementary Colors for #686C95

The complementary color for #686C95 is #969369. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686C95

The analogous colors for #686C95 are #698396 and #7C6996. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686C95

The triadic colors for #686C95 are #96696C and #6C9669. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686C95

These are the darker variations of #686C95. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #535677 and #3E4159. This progression shows how #686C95 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686C95

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #8689AA and #A4A7BF. This progression shows how #686C95. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686C95

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686C95. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686C95

Companies and brands that incorporate #686C95 in their visual identity.

#686C95 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686C95. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686C95 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 104, 108, 149 and HSL values of 235°, 18%, 50%.

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