#686C6E Color Information

Hex color code: #686C6E

The hex color #686C6E is a understated blue with RGB values of (104, 108, 110) and HSL of (200°, 3%, 42%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#686C6E

RGB

104, 108, 110

HSL

200°, 3%, 42%

CMYK

5%, 2%, 0%, 57%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #686C6E;
background-color: #686C6E;
border-color: #686C6E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686C6E;
border: 2px solid #686C6E;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#686C6E]
text-[#686C6E]
border-[#686C6E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686C6E]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686C6E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686C6E; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #686C6E; 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 #686C6E; background-color: #686C6E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #686C6E20; border-left: 4px solid #686C6E; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686C6E; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686C6E in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 108, 110

Red: 104 / Green: 108 / Blue: 110

HSL

200°, 3%, 42%

Hue: 200° / Saturation: 3% / Lightness: 42%

CMYK

5%, 2%, 0%, 57%

Cyan: 5% / Magenta: 2% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 57%

What color is #686C6E?

#686C6E is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6E6A68

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686C6E to RGB:

rgb(104, 108, 110)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686C6E to HSL:

hsl(200, 3%, 42%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686C6E to CMYK:

cmyk(5%, 2%, 0%, 57%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced blue tone, #686C6E has RGB (104, 108, 110) and HSL (200°, 3%, 42%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686C6E is #6E6A68, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #686E6D.

Use #686C6E in CSS: color: #686C6E or background-color: #686C6E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686C6E

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.96:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686C6E?

#686C6E is a balanced blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686C6E?

#686C6E in RGB is (104, 108, 110) - 104 red, 108 green, and 110 blue.

How to use #686C6E in CSS?

Use #686C6E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686C6E?

#6E6A68 (complementary), #686E6D (analogous), and #434647 (lighter shade) work well with #686C6E.