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#686b6d

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HEX#686b6d
HEX8#686b6dff
RGBrgb(104, 107, 109)
CMYK[0.05,0.02,0,0.57]
Name#686b6d
HCL[244.35,1.68,45.03]
oklab[0.53,0,0]
Num6843245
HSI[203.41,0.03,0.42]
lab[45.03,-0.73,-1.52]
Lighten
#9b9ea0
Darken
#363839
Saturate
#536f82
Desaturate
#6a6a6a
Greyscale
#6a6a6a
Brighten
#9b9ea0

Color harmonies of #686b6d

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.
#686b6d
#6d686b
#6b6d68

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.
#686b6d
#6c686d
#6d6a68
#686d68

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.
#686b6d
#919597
#b9bec2
#e2e8ec
#171818
#3f4142

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.
#686b6d
#686d6d
#686c6d
#686b6d
#686a6d
#68696d

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#686b6d
#6b686d
#6d6d68

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
#f4f4f5
#e9eaea
#dfdfe0
#d4d5d5
#c9cacb
#bec0c0
#b4b5b6
#a9aaac
#9ea0a1
#939597
#888b8c
#7e8082
#737677
#686b6d

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#070808
#0f0f10
#161717
#1e1f1f
#252627
#2d2e2f
#343637
#3b3d3e
#434546
#4a4c4e
#525456
#595c5d
#616365
#686b6d

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #686b6d colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.367 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!
3.913 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 #686b6d

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Use #686b6d in CSS

#686b6d as Background Color in CSS
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#686b6d as Text Color in CSS
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#686b6d as Border Color in CSS
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