Yellow

The color #686F38 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 111, 56 and HSL values of 68°, 33%, 33%.

Color Values for #686F38

Below are the different color format representations for #686F38. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#686F38
RGB:
rgb(104,111,56) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(68,33%,33%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(6%, 0%, 50%, 56%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686F38

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686F38. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 43.5%
Blue: 22%

Contrast Analysis for #686F38

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 #686F38

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686F38

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

Complementary Colors for #686F38

The complementary color for #686F38 is #403870. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686F38

The analogous colors for #686F38 are #705C38 and #4D7038. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686F38

The triadic colors for #686F38 are #386970 and #703869. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686F38

These are the darker variations of #686F38. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #53592D and #3E4322. This progression shows how #686F38 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686F38

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #868C60 and #A4A988. This progression shows how #686F38. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686F38

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686F38. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686F38

Companies and brands that incorporate #686F38 in their visual identity.

#686F38 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686F38. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686F38 is a yellow with RGB values of 104, 111, 56 and HSL values of 68°, 33%, 33%.

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