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#686b8a

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HEX#686b8a
HEX8#686b8aff
RGBrgb(104, 107, 138)
CMYK[0.25,0.22,0,0.46]
Name#686b8a
HCL[289.31,18.44,46.03]
oklab[0.54,0.01,-0.05]
Num6843274
HSI[235.43,0.11,0.46]
lab[46.03,6.1,-17.4]
Lighten
#a0a2b8
Darken
#3c3e50
Saturate
#5057a2
Desaturate
#797979
Greyscale
#797979
Brighten
#9b9ebd

Color harmonies of #686b8a

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.
#686b8a
#8a686b
#6b8a68

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.
#686b8a
#8a687c
#8a8768
#688a76

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.
#686b8a
#888cb4
#a8addf
#08080a
#282935
#484a5f

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.
#686b8a
#68798a
#68728a
#686b8a
#6c688a
#73688a

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#686b8a
#8a6886
#798a68

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
#f4f4f7
#e9eaee
#dfdfe6
#d4d5de
#c9cad5
#bec0cd
#b4b5c5
#a9aabc
#9ea0b4
#9395ab
#888ba3
#7e809b
#737692
#686b8a

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#07080a
#0f0f14
#16171e
#1e1f27
#252631
#2d2e3b
#343645
#3b3d4f
#434559
#4a4c63
#52546c
#595c76
#616380
#686b8a

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #686b8a colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.174 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!
4.059 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 #686b8a

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Use #686b8a in CSS

#686b8a as Background Color in CSS
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#686b8a as Text Color in CSS
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#686b8a as Border Color in CSS
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