#686F73 Color Information

Hex color code: #686F73

The hex color #686F73 is a subtle blue with RGB values of (104, 111, 115) and HSL of (202°, 5%, 43%). It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameGray
HEX
#686F73
RGB
104, 111, 115
HSL
202°, 5%, 43%
CMYK
10%, 3%, 0%, 55%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #686F73;
background-color: #686F73;
border-color: #686F73;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686F73;
border: 2px solid #686F73;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#686F73]
text-[#686F73]
border-[#686F73]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686F73]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686F73, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686F73; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #686F73; 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 #686F73; background-color: #686F7315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #686F7320; border-left: 4px solid #686F73; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686F73; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686F73 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 111, 115

Red: 104 / Green: 111 / Blue: 115

HSL

202°, 5%, 43%

Hue: 202° / Saturation: 5% / Lightness: 43%

CMYK

10%, 3%, 0%, 55%

Cyan: 10% / Magenta: 3% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 55%

What color is #686F73?

#686F73 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #686F73 to RGB:

rgb(104, 111, 115)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686F73 to HSL:

hsl(202, 5%, 43%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686F73 to CMYK:

cmyk(10%, 3%, 0%, 55%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted blue tone, #686F73 has RGB (104, 111, 115) and HSL (202°, 5%, 43%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686F73 is #736C68, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #687372.

Use #686F73 in CSS: color: #686F73 or background-color: #686F73. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686F73

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.11:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686F73?

#686F73 is a muted blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686F73?

#686F73 in RGB is (104, 111, 115) - 104 red, 111 green, and 115 blue.

How to use #686F73 in CSS?

Use #686F73 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686F73?

#736C68 (complementary), #687372 (analogous), and #44484B (lighter shade) work well with #686F73.