#686A73 Color Information

Hex color code: #686A73

The hex color #686A73 is a subtle blue with RGB values of (104, 106, 115) and HSL of (229°, 5%, 43%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#686A73

RGB

104, 106, 115

HSL

229°, 5%, 43%

CMYK

10%, 8%, 0%, 55%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #686A73;
background-color: #686A73;
border-color: #686A73;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686A73;
border: 2px solid #686A73;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#686A73]
text-[#686A73]
border-[#686A73]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686A73]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686A73, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686A73; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #686A73; 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 #686A73; background-color: #686A7315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #686A7320; border-left: 4px solid #686A73; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686A73; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686A73 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 106, 115

Red: 104 / Green: 106 / Blue: 115

HSL

229°, 5%, 43%

Hue: 229° / Saturation: 5% / Lightness: 43%

CMYK

10%, 8%, 0%, 55%

Cyan: 10% / Magenta: 8% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 55%

What color is #686A73?

#686A73 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

737168

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686A73 to RGB:

rgb(104, 106, 115)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686A73 to HSL:

hsl(229, 5%, 43%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686A73 to CMYK:

cmyk(10%, 8%, 0%, 55%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#686A73 is a neutral blue color with RGB values of 104, 106, 115 and HSL of 229°, 5%, 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 #686A73 is #737168, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #687073.

Use #686A73 in CSS: color: #686A73 or background-color: #686A73. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686A73

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.90:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686A73?

#686A73 is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686A73?

#686A73 in RGB is (104, 106, 115) - 104 red, 106 green, and 115 blue.

How to use #686A73 in CSS?

Use #686A73 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686A73?

#737168 (complementary), #687073 (analogous), and #44454B (lighter shade) work well with #686A73.