#686871 Color Information

Hex color code: #686871

The hex color #686871 is a subtle blue with RGB values of (104, 104, 113) and HSL of (240°, 4%, 43%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#686871

RGB

104, 104, 113

HSL

240°, 4%, 43%

CMYK

8%, 8%, 0%, 56%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #686871;
background-color: #686871;
border-color: #686871;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686871;
border: 2px solid #686871;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#686871]
text-[#686871]
border-[#686871]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686871]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686871, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686871; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #686871; 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 #686871; background-color: #68687115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #68687120; border-left: 4px solid #686871; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686871; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686871 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 104, 113

Red: 104 / Green: 104 / Blue: 113

HSL

240°, 4%, 43%

Hue: 240° / Saturation: 4% / Lightness: 43%

CMYK

8%, 8%, 0%, 56%

Cyan: 8% / Magenta: 8% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 56%

What color is #686871?

#686871 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

727269

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686871 to RGB:

rgb(104, 104, 113)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686871 to HSL:

hsl(240, 4%, 43%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686871 to CMYK:

cmyk(8%, 8%, 0%, 56%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#686871 is a muted blue color with RGB values of 104, 104, 113 and HSL of 240°, 4%, 43%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686871 is #727269, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #696E72.

Use #686871 in CSS: color: #686871 or background-color: #686871. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686871

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.81:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686871?

#686871 is a muted blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686871?

#686871 in RGB is (104, 104, 113) - 104 red, 104 green, and 113 blue.

How to use #686871 in CSS?

Use #686871 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686871?

#727269 (complementary), #696E72 (analogous), and #45454A (lighter shade) work well with #686871.