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#686c8e

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HEX#686c8e
HEX8#686c8eff
RGBrgb(104, 108, 142)
CMYK[0.27,0.24,0,0.44]
Name#686c8e
HCL[288.85,20.19,46.47]
oklab[0.54,0.01,-0.05]
Num6843534
HSI[234.5,0.12,0.46]
lab[46.47,6.52,-19.11]
Lighten
#a1a4ba
Darken
#3d3f53
Saturate
#4f59a7
Desaturate
#7b7b7b
Greyscale
#7b7b7b
Brighten
#9b9fc1

Color harmonies of #686c8e

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.
#686c8e
#8e686c
#6c8e68

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.
#686c8e
#8e687f
#8e8a68
#688e77

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.
#686c8e
#878cb8
#a6ade3
#0b0b0e
#2a2b39
#494c63

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.
#686c8e
#687b8e
#68748e
#686c8e
#6c688e
#73688e

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#686c8e
#8e688a
#7b8e68

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
#f4f5f7
#e9eaef
#dfe0e7
#d4d5df
#c9cbd7
#bec0cf
#b4b6c7
#a9abbe
#9ea1b6
#9396ae
#888ca6
#7e819e
#737796
#686c8e

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
#1e1f29
#252733
#2d2e3d
#343647
#3b3e51
#43455b
#4a4d65
#525570
#595d7a
#616484
#686c8e

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #686c8e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.092 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!
4.124 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 #686c8e

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Use #686c8e in CSS

#686c8e as Background Color in CSS
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#686c8e as Text Color in CSS
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#686c8e as Border Color in CSS
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