#686c7d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #686c7d is composed of 40.8% red, 42.4% green and 49% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 16.8% cyan, 13.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 51% black. It has a hue angle of 228.6 degrees, a saturation of 9.2% and a lightness of 44.9%. #686c7d color hex could be obtained by blending #d0d8fa with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #666666.

    • R 41
    • G 42
    • B 49
    RGB color chart
    • C 17
    • M 14
    • Y 0
    • K 51
    CMYK color chart

#686c7d color description : Dark grayish blue.

#686c7d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #686c7d has RGB values of R:104, G:108, B:125 and CMYK values of C:0.17, M:0.14, Y:0, K:0.51. Its decimal value is 6843517.

Hex triplet 686c7d #686c7d
RGB Decimal 104, 108, 125 rgb(104,108,125)
RGB Percent 40.8, 42.4, 49 rgb(40.8%,42.4%,49%)
CMYK 17, 14, 0, 51
HSL 228.6°, 9.2, 44.9 hsl(228.6,9.2%,44.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 228.6°, 16.8, 49
Web Safe 666666 #666666
CIE-LAB 45.837, 2.288, -9.932
XYZ 14.772, 15.149, 21.547
xyY 0.287, 0.294, 15.149
CIE-LCH 45.837, 10.192, 282.975
CIE-LUV 45.837, -3.063, -14.135
Hunter-Lab 38.921, -0.363, -5.578
Binary 01101000, 01101100, 01111101

Color Schemes with #686c7d

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Alternatives to #686c7d

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#686c7d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #686c7d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#686c7d;}
.background {background-color:#686c7d;}
.border {border:1px solid #686c7d;}

Shades and Tints of #686c7d

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #060607 is the darkest color, while #fcfcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #686c7d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717174 is the less saturated color, while #0730de is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #686c7d is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #6d6d6d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6c6d70 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #717383 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #767184 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6e747d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6d7081 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #716f81 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6c717d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population