Grayish Blue

The color #686E79 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 110, 121 and HSL values of 219°, 8%, 44%.

Color Values for #686E79

Below are the different color format representations for #686E79. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#686E79
RGB:
rgb(104,110,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(219,8%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(14%, 9%, 0%, 53%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686E79

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686E79. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 43.1%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #686E79

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 #686E79

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686E79

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

Complementary Colors for #686E79

The complementary color for #686E79 is #797367. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686E79

The analogous colors for #686E79 are #677679 and #6A6779. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686E79

The triadic colors for #686E79 are #79676E and #6E7967. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686E79

These are the darker variations of #686E79. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #535861 and #3E4249. This progression shows how #686E79 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686E79

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #868B94 and #A4A8AF. This progression shows how #686E79. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686E79

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686E79. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686E79

Companies and brands that incorporate #686E79 in their visual identity.

#686E79 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686E79. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686E79 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 104, 110, 121 and HSL values of 219°, 8%, 44%.

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