#687D7A Color Information

Hex color code: #687D7A

The hex color #687D7A is a muted cyan with RGB values of (104, 125, 122) and HSL of (171°, 9%, 45%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#687D7A

RGB

104, 125, 122

HSL

171°, 9%, 45%

CMYK

17%, 0%, 2%, 51%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #687D7A;
background-color: #687D7A;
border-color: #687D7A;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #687D7A;
border: 2px solid #687D7A;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#687D7A]
text-[#687D7A]
border-[#687D7A]
shadow-[0_0_10px_687D7A]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #687D7A, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #687D7A; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #687D7A; 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 #687D7A; background-color: #687D7A15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #687D7A20; border-left: 4px solid #687D7A; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #687D7A; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #687D7A in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 125, 122

Red: 104 / Green: 125 / Blue: 122

HSL

171°, 9%, 45%

Hue: 171° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 45%

CMYK

17%, 0%, 2%, 51%

Cyan: 17% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 2% / Key: 51%

What color is #687D7A?

#687D7A is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

7D686C

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #687D7A to RGB:

rgb(104, 125, 122)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #687D7A to HSL:

hsl(171, 9%, 45%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #687D7A to CMYK:

cmyk(17%, 0%, 2%, 51%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated cyan tone, #687D7A has RGB (104, 125, 122) and HSL (171°, 9%, 45%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #687D7A is #7D686C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #687D70.

Use #687D7A in CSS: color: #687D7A or background-color: #687D7A. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #687D7A

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.80:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #687D7A?

#687D7A is a understated cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #687D7A?

#687D7A in RGB is (104, 125, 122) - 104 red, 125 green, and 122 blue.

How to use #687D7A in CSS?

Use #687D7A directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #687D7A?

#7D686C (complementary), #687D70 (analogous), and #465351 (lighter shade) work well with #687D7A.