#686C7D Color Information

Hex color code: #686C7D

A neutral blue shade, #686C7D appears as (104, 108, 125) in RGB and (229°, 9%, 45%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#686C7D

RGB

104, 108, 125

HSL

229°, 9%, 45%

CMYK

17%, 14%, 0%, 51%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #686C7D;
background-color: #686C7D;
border-color: #686C7D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686C7D;
border: 2px solid #686C7D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#686C7D]
text-[#686C7D]
border-[#686C7D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686C7D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686C7D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686C7D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #686C7D; 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 #686C7D; background-color: #686C7D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #686C7D20; border-left: 4px solid #686C7D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686C7D; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686C7D in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 108, 125

Red: 104 / Green: 108 / Blue: 125

HSL

229°, 9%, 45%

Hue: 229° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 45%

CMYK

17%, 14%, 0%, 51%

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

What color is #686C7D?

#686C7D is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

7D7968

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686C7D to RGB:

rgb(104, 108, 125)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686C7D to HSL:

hsl(229, 9%, 45%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686C7D to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral blue tone, #686C7D has RGB (104, 108, 125) and HSL (229°, 9%, 45%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686C7D is #7D7968, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #68777D.

Use #686C7D in CSS: color: #686C7D or background-color: #686C7D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686C7D

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.03:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686C7D?

#686C7D is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686C7D?

#686C7D in RGB is (104, 108, 125) - 104 red, 108 green, and 125 blue.

How to use #686C7D in CSS?

Use #686C7D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686C7D?

#7D7968 (complementary), #68777D (analogous), and #464853 (lighter shade) work well with #686C7D.