#687487 Color Information

Hex color code: #687487

The hex color #687487 is a muted blue with RGB values of (104, 116, 135) and HSL of (217°, 13%, 47%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameSlate Gray
HEX
#687487
RGB
104, 116, 135
HSL
217°, 13%, 47%
CMYK
23%, 14%, 0%, 47%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #687487;
background-color: #687487;
border-color: #687487;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #687487;
border: 2px solid #687487;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#687487]
text-[#687487]
border-[#687487]
shadow-[0_0_10px_687487]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #687487, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #687487; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #687487; 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 #687487; background-color: #68748715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #68748720; border-left: 4px solid #687487; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #687487; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #687487 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 116, 135

Red: 104 / Green: 116 / Blue: 135

HSL

217°, 13%, 47%

Hue: 217° / Saturation: 13% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

23%, 14%, 0%, 47%

Cyan: 23% / Magenta: 14% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 47%

What color is #687487?

#687487 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #687487 to RGB:

rgb(104, 116, 135)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #687487 to HSL:

hsl(217, 13%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #687487 to CMYK:

cmyk(23%, 14%, 0%, 47%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated blue tone, #687487 has RGB (104, 116, 135) and HSL (217°, 13%, 47%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #687487 is #877B68, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #688487.

Use #687487 in CSS: color: #687487 or background-color: #687487. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #687487

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.44:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #687487?

#687487 is a understated blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #687487?

#687487 in RGB is (104, 116, 135) - 104 red, 116 green, and 135 blue.

How to use #687487 in CSS?

Use #687487 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #687487?

#877B68 (complementary), #688487 (analogous), and #474F5C (lighter shade) work well with #687487.