Blue

The color #686DAE is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 109, 174 and HSL values of 236°, 30%, 55%.

Color Values for #686DAE

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

HEX:
#686DAE
RGB:
rgb(104,109,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(236,30%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(40%, 37%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686DAE

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

Red: 40.8%
Green: 42.7%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #686DAE

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 #686DAE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686DAE

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

Complementary Colors for #686DAE

The complementary color for #686DAE is #AFAA6A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686DAE

The analogous colors for #686DAE are #6A91AF and #886AAF. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686DAE

The triadic colors for #686DAE are #AF6A6E and #6EAF6A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686DAE

These are the darker variations of #686DAE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #53578B and #3E4168. This progression shows how #686DAE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686DAE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #868ABE and #A4A7CE. This progression shows how #686DAE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686DAE

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

Brands that use #686DAE

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

#686DAE Closest Pantone Colors

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

The color #686DAE is a blue with RGB values of 104, 109, 174 and HSL values of 236°, 30%, 55%.

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