#686C73 Color Information

Hex color code: #686C73

A balanced blue shade, #686C73 appears as (104, 108, 115) in RGB and (218°, 5%, 43%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#686C73

RGB

104, 108, 115

HSL

218°, 5%, 43%

CMYK

10%, 6%, 0%, 55%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #686C73;
background-color: #686C73;
border-color: #686C73;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686C73;
border: 2px solid #686C73;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#686C73]
text-[#686C73]
border-[#686C73]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686C73]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686C73, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686C73; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #686C73; 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 #686C73; background-color: #686C7315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #686C7320; border-left: 4px solid #686C73; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686C73; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686C73 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 108, 115

Red: 104 / Green: 108 / Blue: 115

HSL

218°, 5%, 43%

Hue: 218° / Saturation: 5% / Lightness: 43%

CMYK

10%, 6%, 0%, 55%

Cyan: 10% / Magenta: 6% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 55%

What color is #686C73?

#686C73 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

736F68

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686C73 to RGB:

rgb(104, 108, 115)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686C73 to HSL:

hsl(218, 5%, 43%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686C73 to CMYK:

cmyk(10%, 6%, 0%, 55%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced blue tone, #686C73 has RGB (104, 108, 115) and HSL (218°, 5%, 43%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686C73 is #736F68, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #687273.

Use #686C73 in CSS: color: #686C73 or background-color: #686C73. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686C73

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.98:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686C73?

#686C73 is a balanced blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686C73?

#686C73 in RGB is (104, 108, 115) - 104 red, 108 green, and 115 blue.

How to use #686C73 in CSS?

Use #686C73 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686C73?

#736F68 (complementary), #687273 (analogous), and #44464B (lighter shade) work well with #686C73.