Yellow

The color #686E48 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 110, 72 and HSL values of 69°, 21%, 36%.

Color Values for #686E48

Below are the different color format representations for #686E48. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#686E48
RGB:
rgb(104,110,72) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(69,21%,36%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 0%, 35%, 57%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686E48

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686E48. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 43.1%
Blue: 28.2%

Contrast Analysis for #686E48

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 #686E48

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686E48

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

Complementary Colors for #686E48

The complementary color for #686E48 is #4E496F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686E48

The analogous colors for #686E48 are #6F6249 and #566F49. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686E48

The triadic colors for #686E48 are #49696F and #6F4969. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686E48

These are the darker variations of #686E48. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #53583A and #3E422B. This progression shows how #686E48 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686E48

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #868B6D and #A4A891. This progression shows how #686E48. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686E48

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686E48. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686E48

Companies and brands that incorporate #686E48 in their visual identity.

#686E48 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686E48. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686E48 is a yellow with RGB values of 104, 110, 72 and HSL values of 69°, 21%, 36%.

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