#686B7D Color Information

Hex color code: #686B7D

A subtle blue shade, #686B7D appears as (104, 107, 125) in RGB and (231°, 9%, 45%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameSlate Gray
HEX
#686B7D
RGB
104, 107, 125
HSL
231°, 9%, 45%
CMYK
17%, 14%, 0%, 51%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #686B7D;
background-color: #686B7D;
border-color: #686B7D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686B7D;
border: 2px solid #686B7D;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#686B7D]
text-[#686B7D]
border-[#686B7D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686B7D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686B7D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686B7D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #686B7D; 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 #686B7D; background-color: #686B7D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #686B7D20; border-left: 4px solid #686B7D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686B7D; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686B7D in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 107, 125

Red: 104 / Green: 107 / Blue: 125

HSL

231°, 9%, 45%

Hue: 231° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 45%

CMYK

17%, 14%, 0%, 51%

Cyan: 17% / Magenta: 14% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 51%

What color is #686B7D?

#686B7D is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

FFFFFF
D2D3D8
A4A6B1
777A8A

Complementary Colors

7D7A68

Color Palette

7D7A68Complementary
68767DAnalogous
70687D
7D686CTriadic
6C7D68
23242AShade
464853Shade
9093A2Shade
BABBC5Shade

HEX to RGB

Convert #686B7D to RGB:

rgb(104, 107, 125)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686B7D to HSL:

hsl(231, 9%, 45%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686B7D to CMYK:

cmyk(17%, 14%, 0%, 51%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral blue tone, #686B7D has RGB (104, 107, 125) and HSL (231°, 9%, 45%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686B7D is #7D7A68, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #68767D.

Use #686B7D in CSS: color: #686B7D or background-color: #686B7D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686B7D

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.99:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686B7D?

#686B7D is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686B7D?

#686B7D in RGB is (104, 107, 125) - 104 red, 107 green, and 125 blue.

How to use #686B7D in CSS?

Use #686B7D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686B7D?

#7D7A68 (complementary), #68767D (analogous), and #464853 (lighter shade) work well with #686B7D.