#688BE3 Color Information

Hex color code: #688BE3

The hex color #688BE3 is a cool blue with RGB values of (104, 139, 227) and HSL of (223°, 69%, 65%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameCornflower Blue
HEX
#688BE3
RGB
104, 139, 227
HSL
223°, 69%, 65%
CMYK
54%, 39%, 0%, 11%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #688BE3;
background-color: #688BE3;
border-color: #688BE3;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #688BE3;
border: 2px solid #688BE3;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#688BE3]
text-[#688BE3]
border-[#688BE3]
shadow-[0_0_10px_688BE3]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #688BE3, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #688BE3; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #688BE3; 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 #688BE3; background-color: #688BE315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #688BE320; border-left: 4px solid #688BE3; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #688BE3; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #688BE3 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 139, 227

Red: 104 / Green: 139 / Blue: 227

HSL

223°, 69%, 65%

Hue: 223° / Saturation: 69% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

54%, 39%, 0%, 11%

Cyan: 54% / Magenta: 39% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 11%

What color is #688BE3?

#688BE3 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #688BE3 to RGB:

rgb(104, 139, 227)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #688BE3 to HSL:

hsl(223, 69%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #688BE3 to CMYK:

cmyk(54%, 39%, 0%, 11%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#688BE3 is a serene blue color with RGB values of 104, 139, 227 and HSL of 223°, 69%, 65%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #688BE3 is #E3C068, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #68C9E3.

Use #688BE3 in CSS: color: #688BE3 or background-color: #688BE3. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #688BE3

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.39:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #688BE3?

#688BE3 is a serene blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #688BE3?

#688BE3 in RGB is (104, 139, 227) - 104 red, 139 green, and 227 blue.

How to use #688BE3 in CSS?

Use #688BE3 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #688BE3?

#E3C068 (complementary), #68C9E3 (analogous), and #2859D7 (lighter shade) work well with #688BE3.