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#686b7e

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HEX#686b7e
HEX8#686b7eff
RGBrgb(104, 107, 126)
CMYK[0.17,0.15,0,0.51]
Name#686b7e
HCL[285.99,11.34,45.59]
oklab[0.53,0,-0.03]
Num6843262
HSI[232.78,0.07,0.44]
lab[45.59,3.12,-10.9]
Lighten
#9da0ae
Darken
#3a3c46
Saturate
#515a95
Desaturate
#737373
Greyscale
#737373
Brighten
#9b9eb1

Color harmonies of #686b7e

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.
#686b7e
#7e686b
#6b7e68

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.
#686b7e
#7e6876
#7e7b68
#687e70

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.
#686b7e
#8b8fa8
#aeb3d3
#d1d7fd
#222329
#454753

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.
#686b7e
#68747e
#686f7e
#686b7e
#69687e
#6e687e

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#686b7e
#7e687d
#747e68

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
#f4f4f6
#e9eaed
#dfdfe3
#d4d5da
#c9cad1
#bec0c8
#b4b5bf
#a9aab5
#9ea0ac
#9395a3
#888b9a
#7e8090
#737687
#686b7e

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#070809
#0f0f12
#16171b
#1e1f24
#25262d
#2d2e36
#34363f
#3b3d48
#434551
#4a4c5a
#525463
#595c6c
#616375
#686b7e

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #686b7e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.259 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!
3.993 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 #686b7e

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Use #686b7e in CSS

#686b7e as Background Color in CSS
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#686b7e as Text Color in CSS
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#686b7e as Border Color in CSS
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