#686D78 Color Information

Hex color code: #686D78

#686D78 is a muted blue color. In RGB it is (104, 109, 120), and in HSL it is (221°, 7%, 44%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#686D78

RGB

104, 109, 120

HSL

221°, 7%, 44%

CMYK

13%, 9%, 0%, 53%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #686D78;
background-color: #686D78;
border-color: #686D78;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686D78;
border: 2px solid #686D78;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#686D78]
text-[#686D78]
border-[#686D78]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686D78]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686D78, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686D78; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #686D78; 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 #686D78; background-color: #686D7815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #686D7820; border-left: 4px solid #686D78; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686D78; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686D78 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 109, 120

Red: 104 / Green: 109 / Blue: 120

HSL

221°, 7%, 44%

Hue: 221° / Saturation: 7% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

13%, 9%, 0%, 53%

Cyan: 13% / Magenta: 9% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 53%

What color is #686D78?

#686D78 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

787368

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686D78 to RGB:

rgb(104, 109, 120)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686D78 to HSL:

hsl(221, 7%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686D78 to CMYK:

cmyk(13%, 9%, 0%, 53%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced blue tone, #686D78 has RGB (104, 109, 120) and HSL (221°, 7%, 44%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686D78 is #787368, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #687578.

Use #686D78 in CSS: color: #686D78 or background-color: #686D78. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686D78

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.05:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686D78?

#686D78 is a balanced blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686D78?

#686D78 in RGB is (104, 109, 120) - 104 red, 109 green, and 120 blue.

How to use #686D78 in CSS?

Use #686D78 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686D78?

#787368 (complementary), #687578 (analogous), and #45484F (lighter shade) work well with #686D78.