Grayish Yellow

The color #686D5B is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 109, 91 and HSL values of 77°, 9%, 39%.

Color Values for #686D5B

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HEX:
#686D5B
RGB:
rgb(104,109,91) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(77,9%,39%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 0%, 17%, 57%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686D5B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686D5B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 42.7%
Blue: 35.7%

Contrast Analysis for #686D5B

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 #686D5B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686D5B

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

Complementary Colors for #686D5B

The complementary color for #686D5B is #605A6C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686D5B

The analogous colors for #686D5B are #6C695A and #5E6C5A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686D5B

The triadic colors for #686D5B are #5A676C and #6C5A67. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686D5B

These are the darker variations of #686D5B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #535749 and #3E4137. This progression shows how #686D5B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686D5B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #868A7C and #A4A79D. This progression shows how #686D5B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686D5B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686D5B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#686D5B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686D5B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686D5B is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 104, 109, 91 and HSL values of 77°, 9%, 39%.

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