Grayish Blue

The color #686D7C is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 109, 124 and HSL values of 225°, 9%, 45%.

Color Values for #686D7C

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HEX:
#686D7C
RGB:
rgb(104,109,124) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(225,9%,45%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 12%, 0%, 51%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686D7C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686D7C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 42.7%
Blue: 48.6%

Contrast Analysis for #686D7C

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 #686D7C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686D7C

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

Complementary Colors for #686D7C

The complementary color for #686D7C is #7D7868. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686D7C

The analogous colors for #686D7C are #68787D and #6E687D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686D7C

The triadic colors for #686D7C are #7D686E and #6E7D68. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686D7C

These are the darker variations of #686D7C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #535763 and #3E414A. This progression shows how #686D7C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686D7C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #868A96 and #A4A7B0. This progression shows how #686D7C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686D7C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686D7C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686D7C

Companies and brands that incorporate #686D7C in their visual identity.

#686D7C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686D7C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686D7C is a grayish blue with RGB values of 104, 109, 124 and HSL values of 225°, 9%, 45%.

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