#688cb5 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #688cb5 is composed of 40.8% red, 54.9% green and 71% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 42.5% cyan, 22.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 29% black. It has a hue angle of 211.9 degrees, a saturation of 34.2% and a lightness of 55.9%. #688cb5 color hex could be obtained by blending #d0ffff with #00196b. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 41
    • G 55
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 43
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#688cb5 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#688cb5 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #688cb5 has RGB values of R:104, G:140, B:181 and CMYK values of C:0.43, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 6851765.

Hex triplet 688cb5 #688cb5
RGB Decimal 104, 140, 181 rgb(104,140,181)
RGB Percent 40.8, 54.9, 71 rgb(40.8%,54.9%,71%)
CMYK 43, 23, 0, 29
HSL 211.9°, 34.2, 55.9 hsl(211.9,34.2%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 211.9°, 42.5, 71
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 57.109, -1.637, -25.433
XYZ 23.426, 25.034, 47.311
xyY 0.245, 0.261, 25.034
CIE-LCH 57.109, 25.486, 266.318
CIE-LUV 57.109, -18.262, -38.436
Hunter-Lab 50.034, -3.988, -21.039
Binary 01101000, 10001100, 10110101

Color Schemes with #688cb5

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Alternatives to #688cb5

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#688cb5 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #688cb5

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CSS codes
.text {color:#688cb5;}
.background {background-color:#688cb5;}
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Shades and Tints of #688cb5

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, #030507 is the darkest color, while #f9fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #688cb5

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8b8e92 is the less saturated color, while #2388fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #688cb5 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
  • #80878f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #838db6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #828dba Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6796a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #798db5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #798cb8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6792a8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population