#688491 Color Information

Hex color code: #688491

The hex color #688491 is a muted blue with RGB values of (104, 132, 145) and HSL of (199°, 16%, 49%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#688491

RGB

104, 132, 145

HSL

199°, 16%, 49%

CMYK

28%, 9%, 0%, 43%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #688491;
background-color: #688491;
border-color: #688491;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #688491;
border: 2px solid #688491;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#688491]
text-[#688491]
border-[#688491]
shadow-[0_0_10px_688491]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #688491, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #688491; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #688491; 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 #688491; background-color: #68849115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #68849120; border-left: 4px solid #688491; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #688491; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #688491 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 132, 145

Red: 104 / Green: 132 / Blue: 145

HSL

199°, 16%, 49%

Hue: 199° / Saturation: 16% / Lightness: 49%

CMYK

28%, 9%, 0%, 43%

Cyan: 28% / Magenta: 9% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 43%

What color is #688491?

#688491 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

917669

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #688491 to RGB:

rgb(104, 132, 145)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #688491 to HSL:

hsl(199, 16%, 49%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #688491 to CMYK:

cmyk(28%, 9%, 0%, 43%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#688491 is a understated blue color with RGB values of 104, 132, 145 and HSL of 199°, 16%, 49%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #688491 is #917669, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #69918A.

Use #688491 in CSS: color: #688491 or background-color: #688491. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #688491

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.30:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #688491?

#688491 is a understated blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #688491?

#688491 in RGB is (104, 132, 145) - 104 red, 132 green, and 145 blue.

How to use #688491 in CSS?

Use #688491 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #688491?

#917669 (complementary), #69918A (analogous), and #495C65 (lighter shade) work well with #688491.