#686D68 Color Information

Hex color code: #686D68

A balanced green shade, #686D68 appears as (104, 109, 104) in RGB and (120°, 2%, 42%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#686D68

RGB

104, 109, 104

HSL

120°, 2%, 42%

CMYK

5%, 0%, 5%, 57%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #686D68;
background-color: #686D68;
border-color: #686D68;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686D68;
border: 2px solid #686D68;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#686D68]
text-[#686D68]
border-[#686D68]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686D68]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686D68, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686D68; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #686D68; 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 #686D68; background-color: #686D6815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #686D6820; border-left: 4px solid #686D68; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686D68; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686D68 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 109, 104

Red: 104 / Green: 109 / Blue: 104

HSL

120°, 2%, 42%

Hue: 120° / Saturation: 2% / Lightness: 42%

CMYK

5%, 0%, 5%, 57%

Cyan: 5% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 5% / Key: 57%

What color is #686D68?

#686D68 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6D696D

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686D68 to RGB:

rgb(104, 109, 104)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686D68 to HSL:

hsl(120, 2%, 42%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686D68 to CMYK:

cmyk(5%, 0%, 5%, 57%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#686D68 is a understated green color with RGB values of 104, 109, 104 and HSL of 120°, 2%, 42%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686D68 is #6D696D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6B6D69.

Use #686D68 in CSS: color: #686D68 or background-color: #686D68. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686D68

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 #686D68?

#686D68 is a understated green color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686D68?

#686D68 in RGB is (104, 109, 104) - 104 red, 109 green, and 104 blue.

How to use #686D68 in CSS?

Use #686D68 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686D68?

#6D696D (complementary), #6B6D69 (analogous), and #434643 (lighter shade) work well with #686D68.