#688C81 Color Information

Hex color code: #688C81

#688C81 is a muted cyan color. In RGB it is (104, 140, 129), and in HSL it is (162°, 15%, 48%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#688C81

RGB

104, 140, 129

HSL

162°, 15%, 48%

CMYK

26%, 0%, 8%, 45%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #688C81;
background-color: #688C81;
border-color: #688C81;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #688C81;
border: 2px solid #688C81;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#688C81]
text-[#688C81]
border-[#688C81]
shadow-[0_0_10px_688C81]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #688C81, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #688C81; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #688C81; 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 #688C81; background-color: #688C8115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #688C8120; border-left: 4px solid #688C81; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #688C81; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #688C81 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 140, 129

Red: 104 / Green: 140 / Blue: 129

HSL

162°, 15%, 48%

Hue: 162° / Saturation: 15% / Lightness: 48%

CMYK

26%, 0%, 8%, 45%

Cyan: 26% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 8% / Key: 45%

What color is #688C81?

#688C81 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8D6873

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #688C81 to RGB:

rgb(104, 140, 129)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #688C81 to HSL:

hsl(162, 15%, 48%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #688C81 to CMYK:

cmyk(26%, 0%, 8%, 45%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#688C81 is a understated cyan color with RGB values of 104, 140, 129 and HSL of 162°, 15%, 48%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #688C81 is #8D6873, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #688D6F.

Use #688C81 in CSS: color: #688C81 or background-color: #688C81. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #688C81

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.66:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #688C81?

#688C81 is a understated cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #688C81?

#688C81 in RGB is (104, 140, 129) - 104 red, 140 green, and 129 blue.

How to use #688C81 in CSS?

Use #688C81 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #688C81?

#8D6873 (complementary), #688D6F (analogous), and #486159 (lighter shade) work well with #688C81.