#686368 Color Information

Hex color code: #686368

The hex color #686368 is a understated magenta with RGB values of (104, 99, 104) and HSL of (300°, 2%, 40%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#686368

RGB

104, 99, 104

HSL

300°, 2%, 40%

CMYK

0%, 5%, 0%, 59%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #686368;
background-color: #686368;
border-color: #686368;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686368;
border: 2px solid #686368;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#686368]
text-[#686368]
border-[#686368]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686368]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686368, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686368; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #686368; 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 #686368; background-color: #68636815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #68636820; border-left: 4px solid #686368; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686368; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686368 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 99, 104

Red: 104 / Green: 99 / Blue: 104

HSL

300°, 2%, 40%

Hue: 300° / Saturation: 2% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

0%, 5%, 0%, 59%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 59%

What color is #686368?

#686368 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

646864

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686368 to RGB:

rgb(104, 99, 104)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686368 to HSL:

hsl(300, 2%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686368 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 5%, 0%, 59%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced magenta tone, #686368 has RGB (104, 99, 104) and HSL (300°, 2%, 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 #686368 is #646864, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #666468.

Use #686368 in CSS: color: #686368 or background-color: #686368. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686368

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.57:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686368?

#686368 is a balanced magenta color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686368?

#686368 in RGB is (104, 99, 104) - 104 red, 99 green, and 104 blue.

How to use #686368 in CSS?

Use #686368 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686368?

#646864 (complementary), #666468 (analogous), and #413E41 (lighter shade) work well with #686368.