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#686e8a

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HEX#686e8a
HEX8#686e8aff
RGBrgb(104, 110, 138)
CMYK[0.25,0.2,0,0.46]
Name#686e8a
HCL[284.92,16.67,46.88]
oklab[0.54,0,-0.04]
Num6844042
HSI[230.48,0.11,0.46]
lab[46.88,4.29,-16.1]
Lighten
#a0a4b8
Darken
#3c4050
Saturate
#505ea2
Desaturate
#797979
Greyscale
#797979
Brighten
#9ba1bd

Color harmonies of #686e8a

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.
#686e8a
#8a686e
#6e8a68

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.
#686e8a
#8a687f
#8a8468
#688a73

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.
#686e8a
#8890b4
#a8b2df
#08080a
#282a35
#484c5f

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.
#686e8a
#687c8a
#68758a
#686e8a
#69688a
#70688a

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#686e8a
#8a6889
#7c8a68

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
#d4d6de
#c9cbd5
#bec1cd
#b4b7c5
#a9acbc
#9ea2b4
#9397ab
#888da3
#7e839b
#737892
#686e8a

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#07080a
#0f1014
#16181e
#1e1f27
#252731
#2d2f3b
#343745
#3b3f4f
#434759
#4a4f63
#52566c
#595e76
#616680
#686e8a

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #686e8a colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

5.017 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!
4.186 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 #686e8a

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Use #686e8a in CSS

#686e8a as Background Color in CSS
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#686e8a as Text Color in CSS
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#686e8a as Border Color in CSS
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