Grayish Yellow

The color #686E51 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 110, 81 and HSL values of 72°, 15%, 37%.

Color Values for #686E51

Below are the different color format representations for #686E51. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#686E51
RGB:
rgb(104,110,81) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(72,15%,37%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 0%, 26%, 57%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686E51

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686E51. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 43.1%
Blue: 31.8%

Contrast Analysis for #686E51

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 #686E51

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686E51

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

Complementary Colors for #686E51

The complementary color for #686E51 is #56506D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686E51

The analogous colors for #686E51 are #6D6450 and #596D50. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686E51

The triadic colors for #686E51 are #50676D and #6D5067. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686E51

These are the darker variations of #686E51. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #535841 and #3E4231. This progression shows how #686E51 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686E51

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #868B74 and #A4A897. This progression shows how #686E51. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686E51

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686E51. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686E51

Companies and brands that incorporate #686E51 in their visual identity.

#686E51 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686E51. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686E51 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 104, 110, 81 and HSL values of 72°, 15%, 37%.

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