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#686b51

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HEX#686b51
HEX8#686b51ff
RGBrgb(104, 107, 81)
CMYK[0.03,0,0.24,0.58]
Name#686b51
HCL[112.89,15.45,44.31]
oklab[0.52,-0.02,0.04]
Num6843217
HSI[66.05,0.17,0.38]
lab[44.31,-6.01,14.23]
Lighten
#9da082
Darken
#303125
Saturate
#767e3e
Desaturate
#5e5e5e
Greyscale
#5e5e5e
Brighten
#9b9e84

Color harmonies of #686b51

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#686b51
#51686b
#6b5168

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#686b51
#516b61
#54516b
#6b515b

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#686b51
#919571
#bbc091
#e4eab2
#151611
#3f4031

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
#686b51
#6b6451
#6b6951
#686b51
#636b51
#5e6b51

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#686b51
#516b59
#64516b

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
#ffffff
#f4f4f3
#e9eae6
#dfdfda
#d4d5cd
#c9cac1
#bec0b4
#b4b5a8
#a9aa9c
#9ea08f
#939583
#888b76
#7e806a
#73765d
#686b51

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#070806
#0f0f0c
#161711
#1e1f17
#25261d
#2d2e23
#343629
#3b3d2e
#434534
#4a4c3a
#525440
#595c45
#61634b
#686b51

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #686b51 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.511 Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
3.811 Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #686b51

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Use #686b51 in CSS

#686b51 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#686b51">Background Color</div>
#686b51 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#686b51">Text Color</div>
#686b51 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#686b51">Border Color</div>
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