#686C79 Color Information

Hex color code: #686C79

The hex color #686C79 is a understated blue with RGB values of (104, 108, 121) and HSL of (226°, 8%, 44%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#686C79

RGB

104, 108, 121

HSL

226°, 8%, 44%

CMYK

14%, 11%, 0%, 53%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #686C79;
background-color: #686C79;
border-color: #686C79;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686C79;
border: 2px solid #686C79;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#686C79]
text-[#686C79]
border-[#686C79]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686C79]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686C79, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686C79; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #686C79; 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 #686C79; background-color: #686C7915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #686C7920; border-left: 4px solid #686C79; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686C79; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686C79 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 108, 121

Red: 104 / Green: 108 / Blue: 121

HSL

226°, 8%, 44%

Hue: 226° / Saturation: 8% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

14%, 11%, 0%, 53%

Cyan: 14% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 53%

What color is #686C79?

#686C79 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

797567

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686C79 to RGB:

rgb(104, 108, 121)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686C79 to HSL:

hsl(226, 8%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686C79 to CMYK:

cmyk(14%, 11%, 0%, 53%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#686C79 is a balanced blue color with RGB values of 104, 108, 121 and HSL of 226°, 8%, 44%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686C79 is #797567, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #677479.

Use #686C79 in CSS: color: #686C79 or background-color: #686C79. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686C79

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.01:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686C79?

#686C79 is a balanced blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686C79?

#686C79 in RGB is (104, 108, 121) - 104 red, 108 green, and 121 blue.

How to use #686C79 in CSS?

Use #686C79 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686C79?

#797567 (complementary), #677479 (analogous), and #444750 (lighter shade) work well with #686C79.