#688bb8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #688bb8 is composed of 40.8% red, 54.5% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 43.5% cyan, 24.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 213.8 degrees, a saturation of 36% and a lightness of 56.5%. #688bb8 color hex could be obtained by blending #d0ffff with #001771. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 41
    • G 55
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 43
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#688bb8 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#688bb8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #688bb8 has RGB values of R:104, G:139, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.43, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 6851512.

Hex triplet 688bb8 #688bb8
RGB Decimal 104, 139, 184 rgb(104,139,184)
RGB Percent 40.8, 54.5, 72.2 rgb(40.8%,54.5%,72.2%)
CMYK 43, 24, 0, 28
HSL 213.8°, 36, 56.5 hsl(213.8,36%,56.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 213.8°, 43.5, 72.2
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 56.947, -0.199, -27.392
XYZ 23.591, 24.868, 48.902
xyY 0.242, 0.255, 24.868
CIE-LCH 56.947, 27.393, 269.583
CIE-LUV 56.947, -17.883, -41.753
Hunter-Lab 49.868, -2.824, -23.234
Binary 01101000, 10001011, 10111000

Color Schemes with #688bb8

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Alternatives to #688bb8

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#688bb8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #688bb8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#688bb8;}
.background {background-color:#688bb8;}
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Shades and Tints of #688bb8

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, #040609 is the darkest color, while #fbfcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #688bb8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8a8f96 is the less saturated color, while #2482fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #688bb8 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
  • #868686 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #808790 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #818db9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f8dbd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6696a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #788cb8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #778cbb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6792a9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population