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#686c55

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HEX#686c55
HEX8#686c55ff
RGBrgb(104, 108, 85)
CMYK[0.04,0,0.21,0.58]
Name#686c55
HCL[115.55,13.73,44.69]
oklab[0.52,-0.02,0.03]
Num6843477
HSI[69.37,0.14,0.39]
lab[44.69,-5.92,12.39]
Lighten
#9ca087
Darken
#313328
Saturate
#757f42
Desaturate
#606060
Greyscale
#606060
Brighten
#9b9f88

Color harmonies of #686c55

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.
#686c55
#55686c
#6c5568

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.
#686c55
#556c64
#59556c
#6c555c

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.
#686c55
#919676
#bac198
#e3ebb9
#161712
#3f4134

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.
#686c55
#6c6755
#6c6b55
#686c55
#636c55
#5f6c55

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#686c55
#556c5e
#67556c

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
#f4f5f3
#e9eae7
#dfe0db
#d4d5ce
#c9cbc2
#bec0b6
#b4b6aa
#a9ab9e
#9ea192
#939686
#888c79
#7e816d
#737761
#686c55

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#070806
#0f0f0c
#161712
#1e1f18
#25271e
#2d2e24
#34362b
#3b3e31
#434537
#4a4d3d
#525543
#595d49
#61644f
#686c55

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #686c55 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.434 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!
3.865 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 #686c55

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Use #686c55 in CSS

#686c55 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#686c55">Background Color</div>
#686c55 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#686c55">Text Color</div>
#686c55 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#686c55">Border Color</div>
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