Grayish Cyan

The color #688196 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 129, 150 and HSL values of 207°, 18%, 50%.

Color Values for #688196

Below are the different color format representations for #688196. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#688196
RGB:
rgb(104,129,150) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(207,18%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(31%, 14%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #688196

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #688196. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 50.6%
Blue: 58.8%

Contrast Analysis for #688196

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 #688196

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #688196

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

Complementary Colors for #688196

The complementary color for #688196 is #967D69. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #688196

The analogous colors for #688196 are #699694 and #696B96. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #688196

The triadic colors for #688196 are #966982 and #829669. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #688196

These are the darker variations of #688196. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #536778 and #3E4D5A. This progression shows how #688196 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #688196

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #869AAB and #A4B3C0. This progression shows how #688196. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #688196

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #688196. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #688196

Companies and brands that incorporate #688196 in their visual identity.

#688196 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #688196. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #688196 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 104, 129, 150 and HSL values of 207°, 18%, 50%.

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