#686870 Color Information

Hex color code: #686870

The hex color #686870 is a balanced blue with RGB values of (104, 104, 112) and HSL of (240°, 4%, 42%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#686870

RGB

104, 104, 112

HSL

240°, 4%, 42%

CMYK

7%, 7%, 0%, 56%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #686870;
background-color: #686870;
border-color: #686870;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686870;
border: 2px solid #686870;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#686870]
text-[#686870]
border-[#686870]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686870]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686870, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686870; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #686870; 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 #686870; background-color: #68687015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #68687020; border-left: 4px solid #686870; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686870; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686870 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 104, 112

Red: 104 / Green: 104 / Blue: 112

HSL

240°, 4%, 42%

Hue: 240° / Saturation: 4% / Lightness: 42%

CMYK

7%, 7%, 0%, 56%

Cyan: 7% / Magenta: 7% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 56%

What color is #686870?

#686870 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6F6F67

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686870 to RGB:

rgb(104, 104, 112)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686870 to HSL:

hsl(240, 4%, 42%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686870 to CMYK:

cmyk(7%, 7%, 0%, 56%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#686870 is a muted blue color with RGB values of 104, 104, 112 and HSL of 240°, 4%, 42%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686870 is #6F6F67, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #676B6F.

Use #686870 in CSS: color: #686870 or background-color: #686870. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686870

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.80:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686870?

#686870 is a muted blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686870?

#686870 in RGB is (104, 104, 112) - 104 red, 104 green, and 112 blue.

How to use #686870 in CSS?

Use #686870 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686870?

#6F6F67 (complementary), #676B6F (analogous), and #424248 (lighter shade) work well with #686870.