#686C5F Color Information

Hex color code: #686C5F

#686C5F is a muted green color. In RGB it is (104, 108, 95), and in HSL it is (78°, 6%, 40%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#686C5F

RGB

104, 108, 95

HSL

78°, 6%, 40%

CMYK

4%, 0%, 12%, 58%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #686C5F;
background-color: #686C5F;
border-color: #686C5F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686C5F;
border: 2px solid #686C5F;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#686C5F]
text-[#686C5F]
border-[#686C5F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686C5F]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686C5F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686C5F; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #686C5F; 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 #686C5F; background-color: #686C5F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #686C5F20; border-left: 4px solid #686C5F; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686C5F; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686C5F in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 108, 95

Red: 104 / Green: 108 / Blue: 95

HSL

78°, 6%, 40%

Hue: 78° / Saturation: 6% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

4%, 0%, 12%, 58%

Cyan: 4% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 12% / Key: 58%

What color is #686C5F?

#686C5F is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

64606C

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686C5F to RGB:

rgb(104, 108, 95)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686C5F to HSL:

hsl(78, 6%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686C5F to CMYK:

cmyk(4%, 0%, 12%, 58%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral green tone, #686C5F has RGB (104, 108, 95) and HSL (78°, 6%, 40%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686C5F is #64606C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6C6A60.

Use #686C5F in CSS: color: #686C5F or background-color: #686C5F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686C5F

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 #686C5F?

#686C5F is a neutral green color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686C5F?

#686C5F in RGB is (104, 108, 95) - 104 red, 108 green, and 95 blue.

How to use #686C5F in CSS?

Use #686C5F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686C5F?

#64606C (complementary), #6C6A60 (analogous), and #41443C (lighter shade) work well with #686C5F.