#686C78 Color Information

Hex color code: #686C78

A balanced blue shade, #686C78 appears as (104, 108, 120) in RGB and (225°, 7%, 44%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#686C78

RGB

104, 108, 120

HSL

225°, 7%, 44%

CMYK

13%, 10%, 0%, 53%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #686C78;
background-color: #686C78;
border-color: #686C78;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686C78;
border: 2px solid #686C78;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#686C78]
text-[#686C78]
border-[#686C78]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686C78]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686C78, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686C78; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #686C78; 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 #686C78; background-color: #686C7815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #686C7820; border-left: 4px solid #686C78; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686C78; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686C78 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 108, 120

Red: 104 / Green: 108 / Blue: 120

HSL

225°, 7%, 44%

Hue: 225° / Saturation: 7% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

13%, 10%, 0%, 53%

Cyan: 13% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 53%

What color is #686C78?

#686C78 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

787468

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686C78 to RGB:

rgb(104, 108, 120)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686C78 to HSL:

hsl(225, 7%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686C78 to CMYK:

cmyk(13%, 10%, 0%, 53%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle blue tone, #686C78 has RGB (104, 108, 120) and HSL (225°, 7%, 44%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686C78 is #787468, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #687478.

Use #686C78 in CSS: color: #686C78 or background-color: #686C78. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686C78

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.00:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686C78?

#686C78 is a subtle blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686C78?

#686C78 in RGB is (104, 108, 120) - 104 red, 108 green, and 120 blue.

How to use #686C78 in CSS?

Use #686C78 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686C78?

#787468 (complementary), #687478 (analogous), and #45474F (lighter shade) work well with #686C78.