#686D76 Color Information

Hex color code: #686D76

The hex color #686D76 is a balanced blue with RGB values of (104, 109, 118) and HSL of (219°, 6%, 44%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#686D76

RGB

104, 109, 118

HSL

219°, 6%, 44%

CMYK

12%, 8%, 0%, 54%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #686D76;
background-color: #686D76;
border-color: #686D76;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686D76;
border: 2px solid #686D76;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#686D76]
text-[#686D76]
border-[#686D76]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686D76]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686D76, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686D76; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #686D76; 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 #686D76; background-color: #686D7615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #686D7620; border-left: 4px solid #686D76; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686D76; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686D76 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 109, 118

Red: 104 / Green: 109 / Blue: 118

HSL

219°, 6%, 44%

Hue: 219° / Saturation: 6% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

12%, 8%, 0%, 54%

Cyan: 12% / Magenta: 8% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 54%

What color is #686D76?

#686D76 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

777269

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686D76 to RGB:

rgb(104, 109, 118)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686D76 to HSL:

hsl(219, 6%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686D76 to CMYK:

cmyk(12%, 8%, 0%, 54%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted blue tone, #686D76 has RGB (104, 109, 118) and HSL (219°, 6%, 44%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686D76 is #777269, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #697577.

Use #686D76 in CSS: color: #686D76 or background-color: #686D76. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686D76

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.04:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686D76?

#686D76 is a muted blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686D76?

#686D76 in RGB is (104, 109, 118) - 104 red, 109 green, and 118 blue.

How to use #686D76 in CSS?

Use #686D76 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686D76?

#777269 (complementary), #697577 (analogous), and #46494E (lighter shade) work well with #686D76.