#687C9C Color Information

Hex color code: #687C9C

The hex color #687C9C is a gentle blue with RGB values of (104, 124, 156) and HSL of (217°, 21%, 51%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameSlate Gray
HEX
#687C9C
RGB
104, 124, 156
HSL
217°, 21%, 51%
CMYK
33%, 21%, 0%, 39%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #687C9C;
background-color: #687C9C;
border-color: #687C9C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #687C9C;
border: 2px solid #687C9C;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#687C9C]
text-[#687C9C]
border-[#687C9C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_687C9C]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #687C9C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #687C9C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #687C9C; 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 #687C9C; background-color: #687C9C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #687C9C20; border-left: 4px solid #687C9C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #687C9C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #687C9C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 124, 156

Red: 104 / Green: 124 / Blue: 156

HSL

217°, 21%, 51%

Hue: 217° / Saturation: 21% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

33%, 21%, 0%, 39%

Cyan: 33% / Magenta: 21% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 39%

What color is #687C9C?

#687C9C is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #687C9C to RGB:

rgb(104, 124, 156)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #687C9C to HSL:

hsl(217, 21%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #687C9C to CMYK:

cmyk(33%, 21%, 0%, 39%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#687C9C is a gentle blue color with RGB values of 104, 124, 156 and HSL of 217°, 21%, 51%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #687C9C is #9C8868, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #68969C.

Use #687C9C in CSS: color: #687C9C or background-color: #687C9C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #687C9C

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.95:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #687C9C?

#687C9C is a gentle blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #687C9C?

#687C9C in RGB is (104, 124, 156) - 104 red, 124 green, and 156 blue.

How to use #687C9C in CSS?

Use #687C9C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #687C9C?

#9C8868 (complementary), #68969C (analogous), and #49576F (lighter shade) work well with #687C9C.