Blue

The color #688CB9 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 140, 185 and HSL values of 213°, 37%, 57%.

Color Values for #688CB9

Below are the different color format representations for #688CB9. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#688CB9
RGB:
rgb(104,140,185) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(213,37%,57%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(44%, 24%, 0%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #688CB9

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #688CB9. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 72.5%

Contrast Analysis for #688CB9

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 #688CB9

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #688CB9

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

Complementary Colors for #688CB9

The complementary color for #688CB9 is #BA9569. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #688CB9

The analogous colors for #688CB9 are #69B6BA and #6D69BA. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #688CB9

The triadic colors for #688CB9 are #BA698D and #8DBA69. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #688CB9

These are the darker variations of #688CB9. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #537094 and #3E546F. This progression shows how #688CB9 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #688CB9

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #86A3C7 and #A4BAD5. This progression shows how #688CB9. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #688CB9

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #688CB9. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #688CB9

Companies and brands that incorporate #688CB9 in their visual identity.

#688CB9 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #688CB9. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #688CB9 is a blue with RGB values of 104, 140, 185 and HSL values of 213°, 37%, 57%.

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