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#686c5e

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HEX#686c5e
HEX8#686c5eff
RGBrgb(104, 108, 94)
CMYK[0.04,0,0.13,0.58]
Name#686c5e
HCL[120.55,8.5,44.91]
oklab[0.52,-0.01,0.02]
Num6843486
HSI[76.1,0.08,0.4]
lab[44.91,-4.32,7.32]
Lighten
#9b9f91
Darken
#33352f
Saturate
#71804a
Desaturate
#656565
Greyscale
#656565
Brighten
#9b9f91

Color harmonies of #686c5e

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.
#686c5e
#5e686c
#6c5e68

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.
#686c5e
#5e6c69
#625e6c
#6c5e61

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.
#686c5e
#919683
#bac1a8
#e3ebcd
#161714
#3f4139

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.
#686c5e
#6c6a5e
#6b6c5e
#686c5e
#656c5e
#626c5e

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#686c5e
#5e6c65
#6a5e6c

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
#f4f5f4
#e9eae8
#dfe0dd
#d4d5d1
#c9cbc6
#bec0ba
#b4b6af
#a9aba3
#9ea198
#93968c
#888c81
#7e8175
#73776a
#686c5e

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#070807
#0f0f0d
#161714
#1e1f1b
#252722
#2d2e28
#34362f
#3b3e36
#43453c
#4a4d43
#52554a
#595d51
#616457
#686c5e

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #686c5e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.391 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!
3.895 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 #686c5e

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Use #686c5e in CSS

#686c5e as Background Color in CSS
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#686c5e as Text Color in CSS
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#686c5e as Border Color in CSS
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