#687EC3 Color Information

Hex color code: #687EC3

A gentle blue shade, #687EC3 appears as (104, 126, 195) in RGB and (225°, 43%, 59%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#687EC3

RGB

104, 126, 195

HSL

225°, 43%, 59%

CMYK

47%, 35%, 0%, 24%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #687EC3;
background-color: #687EC3;
border-color: #687EC3;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #687EC3;
border: 2px solid #687EC3;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#687EC3]
text-[#687EC3]
border-[#687EC3]
shadow-[0_0_10px_687EC3]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #687EC3, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #687EC3; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #687EC3; 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 #687EC3; background-color: #687EC315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #687EC320; border-left: 4px solid #687EC3; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #687EC3; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #687EC3 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 126, 195

Red: 104 / Green: 126 / Blue: 195

HSL

225°, 43%, 59%

Hue: 225° / Saturation: 43% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

47%, 35%, 0%, 24%

Cyan: 47% / Magenta: 35% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 24%

What color is #687EC3?

#687EC3 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

C3AD69

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #687EC3 to RGB:

rgb(104, 126, 195)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #687EC3 to HSL:

hsl(225, 43%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #687EC3 to CMYK:

cmyk(47%, 35%, 0%, 24%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel blue tone, #687EC3 has RGB (104, 126, 195) and HSL (225°, 43%, 59%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #687EC3 is #C3AD69, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #69ADC3.

Use #687EC3 in CSS: color: #687EC3 or background-color: #687EC3. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #687EC3

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.36:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #687EC3?

#687EC3 is a pastel blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #687EC3?

#687EC3 in RGB is (104, 126, 195) - 104 red, 126 green, and 195 blue.

How to use #687EC3 in CSS?

Use #687EC3 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #687EC3?

#C3AD69 (complementary), #69ADC3 (analogous), and #4058A0 (lighter shade) work well with #687EC3.