#688D81 Color Information

Hex color code: #688D81

The hex color #688D81 is a muted cyan with RGB values of (104, 141, 129) and HSL of (161°, 15%, 48%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#688D81

RGB

104, 141, 129

HSL

161°, 15%, 48%

CMYK

26%, 0%, 9%, 45%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #688D81;
background-color: #688D81;
border-color: #688D81;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #688D81;
border: 2px solid #688D81;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#688D81]
text-[#688D81]
border-[#688D81]
shadow-[0_0_10px_688D81]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #688D81, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #688D81; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #688D81; 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 #688D81; background-color: #688D8115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #688D8120; border-left: 4px solid #688D81; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #688D81; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #688D81 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 141, 129

Red: 104 / Green: 141 / Blue: 129

HSL

161°, 15%, 48%

Hue: 161° / Saturation: 15% / Lightness: 48%

CMYK

26%, 0%, 9%, 45%

Cyan: 26% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 9% / Key: 45%

What color is #688D81?

#688D81 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8D6874

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #688D81 to RGB:

rgb(104, 141, 129)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #688D81 to HSL:

hsl(161, 15%, 48%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #688D81 to CMYK:

cmyk(26%, 0%, 9%, 45%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#688D81 is a understated cyan color with RGB values of 104, 141, 129 and HSL of 161°, 15%, 48%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #688D81 is #8D6874, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #688D6F.

Use #688D81 in CSS: color: #688D81 or background-color: #688D81. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #688D81

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.72:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #688D81?

#688D81 is a understated cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #688D81?

#688D81 in RGB is (104, 141, 129) - 104 red, 141 green, and 129 blue.

How to use #688D81 in CSS?

Use #688D81 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #688D81?

#8D6874 (complementary), #688D6F (analogous), and #486159 (lighter shade) work well with #688D81.