#688D99 Color Information

Hex color code: #688D99

The hex color #688D99 is a subtle blue with RGB values of (104, 141, 153) and HSL of (195°, 19%, 50%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#688D99

RGB

104, 141, 153

HSL

195°, 19%, 50%

CMYK

32%, 8%, 0%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #688D99;
background-color: #688D99;
border-color: #688D99;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #688D99;
border: 2px solid #688D99;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#688D99]
text-[#688D99]
border-[#688D99]
shadow-[0_0_10px_688D99]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #688D99, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #688D99; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #688D99; 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 #688D99; background-color: #688D9915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #688D9920; border-left: 4px solid #688D99; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #688D99; }

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Split Complementary

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #688D99 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 141, 153

Red: 104 / Green: 141 / Blue: 153

HSL

195°, 19%, 50%

Hue: 195° / Saturation: 19% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

32%, 8%, 0%, 40%

Cyan: 32% / Magenta: 8% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 40%

What color is #688D99?

#688D99 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

987367

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #688D99 to RGB:

rgb(104, 141, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #688D99 to HSL:

hsl(195, 19%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #688D99 to CMYK:

cmyk(32%, 8%, 0%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#688D99 is a subtle blue color with RGB values of 104, 141, 153 and HSL of 195°, 19%, 50%. 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 #688D99 is #987367, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #67988C.

Use #688D99 in CSS: color: #688D99 or background-color: #688D99. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #688D99

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.86:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #688D99?

#688D99 is a subtle blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #688D99?

#688D99 in RGB is (104, 141, 153) - 104 red, 141 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #688D99 in CSS?

Use #688D99 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #688D99?

#987367 (complementary), #67988C (analogous), and #48626A (lighter shade) work well with #688D99.