#686E69 Color Information

Hex color code: #686E69

#686E69 is a understated green color. In RGB it is (104, 110, 105), and in HSL it is (130°, 3%, 42%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#686E69

RGB

104, 110, 105

HSL

130°, 3%, 42%

CMYK

5%, 0%, 5%, 57%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #686E69;
background-color: #686E69;
border-color: #686E69;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686E69;
border: 2px solid #686E69;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#686E69]
text-[#686E69]
border-[#686E69]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686E69]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686E69, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686E69; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #686E69; 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 #686E69; background-color: #686E6915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #686E6920; border-left: 4px solid #686E69; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686E69; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686E69 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 110, 105

Red: 104 / Green: 110 / Blue: 105

HSL

130°, 3%, 42%

Hue: 130° / Saturation: 3% / Lightness: 42%

CMYK

5%, 0%, 5%, 57%

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

What color is #686E69?

#686E69 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6E686D

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686E69 to RGB:

rgb(104, 110, 105)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686E69 to HSL:

hsl(130, 3%, 42%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686E69 to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral green tone, #686E69 has RGB (104, 110, 105) and HSL (130°, 3%, 42%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686E69 is #6E686D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6A6E68.

Use #686E69 in CSS: color: #686E69 or background-color: #686E69. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686E69

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.02:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686E69?

#686E69 is a neutral green color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686E69?

#686E69 in RGB is (104, 110, 105) - 104 red, 110 green, and 105 blue.

How to use #686E69 in CSS?

Use #686E69 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686E69?

#6E686D (complementary), #6A6E68 (analogous), and #434743 (lighter shade) work well with #686E69.