#686A69 Color Information

Hex color code: #686A69

#686A69 is a understated cyan color. In RGB it is (104, 106, 105), and in HSL it is (150°, 1%, 41%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#686A69

RGB

104, 106, 105

HSL

150°, 1%, 41%

CMYK

2%, 0%, 1%, 58%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #686A69;
background-color: #686A69;
border-color: #686A69;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686A69;
border: 2px solid #686A69;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#686A69]
text-[#686A69]
border-[#686A69]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686A69]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686A69, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686A69; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #686A69; 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 #686A69; background-color: #686A6915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #686A6920; border-left: 4px solid #686A69; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686A69; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686A69 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 106, 105

Red: 104 / Green: 106 / Blue: 105

HSL

150°, 1%, 41%

Hue: 150° / Saturation: 1% / Lightness: 41%

CMYK

2%, 0%, 1%, 58%

Cyan: 2% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 1% / Key: 58%

What color is #686A69?

#686A69 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6A6869

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686A69 to RGB:

rgb(104, 106, 105)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686A69 to HSL:

hsl(150, 1%, 41%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686A69 to CMYK:

cmyk(2%, 0%, 1%, 58%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#686A69 is a muted cyan color with RGB values of 104, 106, 105 and HSL of 150°, 1%, 41%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686A69 is #6A6869, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #686A68.

Use #686A69 in CSS: color: #686A69 or background-color: #686A69. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686A69

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.85:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686A69?

#686A69 is a muted cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686A69?

#686A69 in RGB is (104, 106, 105) - 104 red, 106 green, and 105 blue.

How to use #686A69 in CSS?

Use #686A69 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686A69?

#6A6869 (complementary), #686A68 (analogous), and #424342 (lighter shade) work well with #686A69.