#686576 Color Information

Hex color code: #686576

#686576 is a balanced blue color. In RGB it is (104, 101, 118), and in HSL it is (251°, 8%, 43%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#686576

RGB

104, 101, 118

HSL

251°, 8%, 43%

CMYK

12%, 14%, 0%, 54%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #686576;
background-color: #686576;
border-color: #686576;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686576;
border: 2px solid #686576;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#686576]
text-[#686576]
border-[#686576]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686576]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686576, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686576; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #686576; 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 #686576; background-color: #68657615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #68657620; border-left: 4px solid #686576; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686576; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686576 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 101, 118

Red: 104 / Green: 101 / Blue: 118

HSL

251°, 8%, 43%

Hue: 251° / Saturation: 8% / Lightness: 43%

CMYK

12%, 14%, 0%, 54%

Cyan: 12% / Magenta: 14% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 54%

What color is #686576?

#686576 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

737665

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686576 to RGB:

rgb(104, 101, 118)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686576 to HSL:

hsl(251, 8%, 43%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686576 to CMYK:

cmyk(12%, 14%, 0%, 54%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#686576 is a balanced blue color with RGB values of 104, 101, 118 and HSL of 251°, 8%, 43%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686576 is #737665, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #656A76.

Use #686576 in CSS: color: #686576 or background-color: #686576. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686576

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.71:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686576?

#686576 is a balanced blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686576?

#686576 in RGB is (104, 101, 118) - 104 red, 101 green, and 118 blue.

How to use #686576 in CSS?

Use #686576 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686576?

#737665 (complementary), #656A76 (analogous), and #44424D (lighter shade) work well with #686576.