Yellow

The color #686E2A is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 110, 42 and HSL values of 65°, 45%, 30%.

Color Values for #686E2A

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HEX:
#686E2A
RGB:
rgb(104,110,42) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(65,45%,30%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 0%, 62%, 57%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686E2A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686E2A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 43.1%
Blue: 16.5%

Contrast Analysis for #686E2A

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 #686E2A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686E2A

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

Complementary Colors for #686E2A

The complementary color for #686E2A is #302A6F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686E2A

The analogous colors for #686E2A are #6F522A and #476F2A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686E2A

The triadic colors for #686E2A are #2A696F and #6F2A69. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686E2A

These are the darker variations of #686E2A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #535822 and #3E4219. This progression shows how #686E2A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686E2A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #868B55 and #A4A87F. This progression shows how #686E2A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686E2A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686E2A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686E2A

Companies and brands that incorporate #686E2A in their visual identity.

#686E2A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686E2A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686E2A is a yellow with RGB values of 104, 110, 42 and HSL values of 65°, 45%, 30%.

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