Grayish Cyan

The color #688C8D is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 140, 141 and HSL values of 182°, 15%, 48%.

Color Values for #688C8D

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HEX:
#688C8D
RGB:
rgb(104,140,141) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(182,15%,48%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(26%, 1%, 0%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #688C8D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #688C8D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 55.3%

Contrast Analysis for #688C8D

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 #688C8D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #688C8D

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

Complementary Colors for #688C8D

The complementary color for #688C8D is #8D6968. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #688C8D

The analogous colors for #688C8D are #688D7C and #68798D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #688C8D

The triadic colors for #688C8D are #8D688C and #8C8D68. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #688C8D

These are the darker variations of #688C8D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #537071 and #3E5455. This progression shows how #688C8D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #688C8D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #86A3A4 and #A4BABB. This progression shows how #688C8D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #688C8D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #688C8D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#688C8D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #688C8D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #688C8D is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 104, 140, 141 and HSL values of 182°, 15%, 48%.

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