#686D82 Color Information

Hex color code: #686D82

#686D82 is a balanced blue color. In RGB it is (104, 109, 130), and in HSL it is (228°, 11%, 46%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#686D82

RGB

104, 109, 130

HSL

228°, 11%, 46%

CMYK

20%, 16%, 0%, 49%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #686D82;
background-color: #686D82;
border-color: #686D82;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686D82;
border: 2px solid #686D82;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#686D82]
text-[#686D82]
border-[#686D82]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686D82]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686D82, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686D82; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #686D82; 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 #686D82; background-color: #686D8215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #686D8220; border-left: 4px solid #686D82; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686D82; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686D82 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 109, 130

Red: 104 / Green: 109 / Blue: 130

HSL

228°, 11%, 46%

Hue: 228° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 46%

CMYK

20%, 16%, 0%, 49%

Cyan: 20% / Magenta: 16% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 49%

What color is #686D82?

#686D82 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

827D68

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686D82 to RGB:

rgb(104, 109, 130)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686D82 to HSL:

hsl(228, 11%, 46%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686D82 to CMYK:

cmyk(20%, 16%, 0%, 49%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#686D82 is a neutral blue color with RGB values of 104, 109, 130 and HSL of 228°, 11%, 46%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686D82 is #827D68, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #687A82.

Use #686D82 in CSS: color: #686D82 or background-color: #686D82. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686D82

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.10:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686D82?

#686D82 is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686D82?

#686D82 in RGB is (104, 109, 130) - 104 red, 109 green, and 130 blue.

How to use #686D82 in CSS?

Use #686D82 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686D82?

#827D68 (complementary), #687A82 (analogous), and #464A58 (lighter shade) work well with #686D82.