#686768 Color Information

Hex color code: #686768

#686768 is a balanced magenta color. In RGB it is (104, 103, 104), and in HSL it is (300°, 0%, 41%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#686768

RGB

104, 103, 104

HSL

300°, 0%, 41%

CMYK

0%, 1%, 0%, 59%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #686768;
background-color: #686768;
border-color: #686768;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686768;
border: 2px solid #686768;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#686768]
text-[#686768]
border-[#686768]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686768]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686768, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686768; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #686768; 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 #686768; background-color: #68676815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #68676820; border-left: 4px solid #686768; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686768; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686768 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 103, 104

Red: 104 / Green: 103 / Blue: 104

HSL

300°, 0%, 41%

Hue: 300° / Saturation: 0% / Lightness: 41%

CMYK

0%, 1%, 0%, 59%

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

What color is #686768?

#686768 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

696969

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686768 to RGB:

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

HEX to HSL

Convert #686768 to HSL:

hsl(300, 0%, 41%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686768 to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted magenta tone, #686768 has RGB (104, 103, 104) and HSL (300°, 0%, 41%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686768 is #696969, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #696969.

Use #686768 in CSS: color: #686768 or background-color: #686768. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686768

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.73:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686768?

#686768 is a muted magenta color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686768?

#686768 in RGB is (104, 103, 104) - 104 red, 103 green, and 104 blue.

How to use #686768 in CSS?

Use #686768 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686768?

#696969 (complementary), #696969 (analogous), and #424242 (lighter shade) work well with #686768.