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#686d8b

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HEX#686d8b
HEX8#686d8bff
RGBrgb(104, 109, 139)
CMYK[0.25,0.22,0,0.45]
Name#686d8b
HCL[286.78,17.83,46.64]
oklab[0.54,0.01,-0.05]
Num6843787
HSI[232.41,0.11,0.46]
lab[46.64,5.15,-17.07]
Lighten
#a1a4b8
Darken
#3c3f51
Saturate
#505ca3
Desaturate
#797979
Greyscale
#797979
Brighten
#9ba0be

Color harmonies of #686d8b

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.
#686d8b
#8b686d
#6d8b68

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.
#686d8b
#8b687e
#8b8668
#688b74

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.
#686d8b
#888eb5
#a8b0e0
#09090b
#282a36
#484c60

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.
#686d8b
#687b8b
#68748b
#686d8b
#6a688b
#71688b

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#686d8b
#8b6889
#7b8b68

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
#e9eaee
#dfe0e6
#d4d5de
#c9cbd6
#bec0cd
#b4b6c5
#a9acbd
#9ea1b4
#9397ac
#888ca4
#7e829c
#737793
#686d8b

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#07080a
#0f1014
#16171e
#1e1f28
#252732
#2d2f3c
#343746
#3b3e4f
#434659
#4a4e63
#52566d
#595d77
#616581
#686d8b

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #686d8b colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.062 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!
4.149 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 #686d8b

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Use #686d8b in CSS

#686d8b as Background Color in CSS
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#686d8b as Text Color in CSS
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#686d8b as Border Color in CSS
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