#686EE3 Color Information

Hex color code: #686EE3

#686EE3 is a tranquil blue color. In RGB it is (104, 110, 227), and in HSL it is (237°, 69%, 65%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameMedium Slate Blue

HEX

#686EE3

RGB

104, 110, 227

HSL

237°, 69%, 65%

CMYK

54%, 52%, 0%, 11%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #686EE3;
background-color: #686EE3;
border-color: #686EE3;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686EE3;
border: 2px solid #686EE3;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#686EE3]
text-[#686EE3]
border-[#686EE3]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686EE3]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686EE3, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686EE3; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #686EE3; color: #000000; }

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 #686EE3; background-color: #686EE315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #686EE320; border-left: 4px solid #686EE3; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686EE3; }

Related Colors

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Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686EE3 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 110, 227

Red: 104 / Green: 110 / Blue: 227

HSL

237°, 69%, 65%

Hue: 237° / Saturation: 69% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

54%, 52%, 0%, 11%

Cyan: 54% / Magenta: 52% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 11%

What color is #686EE3?

#686EE3 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

E3DD68

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686EE3 to RGB:

rgb(104, 110, 227)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686EE3 to HSL:

hsl(237, 69%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686EE3 to CMYK:

cmyk(54%, 52%, 0%, 11%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A cool blue tone, #686EE3 has RGB (104, 110, 227) and HSL (237°, 69%, 65%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686EE3 is #E3DD68, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #68ACE3.

Use #686EE3 in CSS: color: #686EE3 or background-color: #686EE3. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686EE3

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.93:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686EE3?

#686EE3 is a cool blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #686EE3?

#686EE3 in RGB is (104, 110, 227) - 104 red, 110 green, and 227 blue.

How to use #686EE3 in CSS?

Use #686EE3 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686EE3?

#E3DD68 (complementary), #68ACE3 (analogous), and #2830D7 (lighter shade) work well with #686EE3.