#686EDE Color Information

Hex color code: #686EDE

The hex color #686EDE is a cool blue with RGB values of (104, 110, 222) and HSL of (237°, 64%, 64%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameMedium Slate Blue
HEX
#686EDE
RGB
104, 110, 222
HSL
237°, 64%, 64%
CMYK
53%, 50%, 0%, 13%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #686EDE;
background-color: #686EDE;
border-color: #686EDE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686EDE;
border: 2px solid #686EDE;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#686EDE]
text-[#686EDE]
border-[#686EDE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686EDE]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686EDE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686EDE; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #686EDE; color: #000000; }

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 #686EDE; background-color: #686EDE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #686EDE20; border-left: 4px solid #686EDE; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686EDE; }

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 110, 222

Red: 104 / Green: 110 / Blue: 222

HSL

237°, 64%, 64%

Hue: 237° / Saturation: 64% / Lightness: 64%

CMYK

53%, 50%, 0%, 13%

Cyan: 53% / Magenta: 50% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 13%

What color is #686EDE?

#686EDE is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686EDE to RGB:

rgb(104, 110, 222)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686EDE to HSL:

hsl(237, 64%, 64%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686EDE to CMYK:

cmyk(53%, 50%, 0%, 13%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#686EDE is a peaceful blue color with RGB values of 104, 110, 222 and HSL of 237°, 64%, 64%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686EDE is #DED868, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #68A9DE.

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

Contrast with #686EDE

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.87:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686EDE?

#686EDE is a peaceful blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #686EDE?

#686EDE in RGB is (104, 110, 222) - 104 red, 110 green, and 222 blue.

How to use #686EDE in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #686EDE?

#DED868 (complementary), #68A9DE (analogous), and #2D35CD (lighter shade) work well with #686EDE.