#686268 Color Information

Hex color code: #686268

#686268 is a subtle magenta color. In RGB it is (104, 98, 104), and in HSL it is (300°, 3%, 40%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#686268

RGB

104, 98, 104

HSL

300°, 3%, 40%

CMYK

0%, 6%, 0%, 59%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #686268;
background-color: #686268;
border-color: #686268;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686268;
border: 2px solid #686268;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#686268]
text-[#686268]
border-[#686268]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686268]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686268, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686268; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #686268; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #686268; background-color: #68626815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #68626820; border-left: 4px solid #686268; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #686268; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686268 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 98, 104

Red: 104 / Green: 98 / Blue: 104

HSL

300°, 3%, 40%

Hue: 300° / Saturation: 3% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

0%, 6%, 0%, 59%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 6% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 59%

What color is #686268?

#686268 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

636963

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686268 to RGB:

rgb(104, 98, 104)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686268 to HSL:

hsl(300, 3%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686268 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 6%, 0%, 59%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle magenta tone, #686268 has RGB (104, 98, 104) and HSL (300°, 3%, 40%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686268 is #636963, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #666369.

Use #686268 in CSS: color: #686268 or background-color: #686268. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686268

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.54:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686268?

#686268 is a subtle magenta color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686268?

#686268 in RGB is (104, 98, 104) - 104 red, 98 green, and 104 blue.

How to use #686268 in CSS?

Use #686268 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686268?

#636963 (complementary), #666369 (analogous), and #423E42 (lighter shade) work well with #686268.