#686767 Color Information

Hex color code: #686767

A balanced red shade, #686767 appears as (104, 103, 103) in RGB and (0°, 0%, 41%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameGray
HEX
#686767
RGB
104, 103, 103
HSL
0°, 0%, 41%
CMYK
0%, 1%, 1%, 59%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #686767;
background-color: #686767;
border-color: #686767;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686767;
border: 2px solid #686767;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#686767]
text-[#686767]
border-[#686767]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686767]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686767, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686767; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #686767; 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 #686767; background-color: #68676715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #68676720; border-left: 4px solid #686767; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686767; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686767 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 103, 103

Red: 104 / Green: 103 / Blue: 103

HSL

0°, 0%, 41%

Hue: 0° / Saturation: 0% / Lightness: 41%

CMYK

0%, 1%, 1%, 59%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 1% / Yellow: 1% / Key: 59%

What color is #686767?

#686767 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686767 to RGB:

rgb(104, 103, 103)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686767 to HSL:

hsl(0, 0%, 41%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686767 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 1%, 1%, 59%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced red tone, #686767 has RGB (104, 103, 103) and HSL (0°, 0%, 41%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686767 is #696969, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #696969.

Use #686767 in CSS: color: #686767 or background-color: #686767. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686767

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.72:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686767?

#686767 is a balanced red color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686767?

#686767 in RGB is (104, 103, 103) - 104 red, 103 green, and 103 blue.

How to use #686767 in CSS?

Use #686767 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686767?

#696969 (complementary), #696969 (analogous), and #424242 (lighter shade) work well with #686767.