#688cb6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #688cb6 is composed of 40.8% red, 54.9% green and 71.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 42.9% cyan, 23.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 28.6% black. It has a hue angle of 212.3 degrees, a saturation of 34.8% and a lightness of 56.1%. #688cb6 color hex could be obtained by blending #d0ffff with #00196d. 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

#688cb6 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#688cb6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #688cb6 has RGB values of R:104, G:140, B:182 and CMYK values of C:0.43, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 6851766.

Hex triplet 688cb6 #688cb6
RGB Decimal 104, 140, 182 rgb(104,140,182)
RGB Percent 40.8, 54.9, 71.4 rgb(40.8%,54.9%,71.4%)
CMYK 43, 23, 0, 29
HSL 212.3°, 34.8, 56.1 hsl(212.3,34.8%,56.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 212.3°, 42.9, 71.4
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 57.149, -1.351, -25.941
XYZ 23.529, 25.076, 47.854
xyY 0.244, 0.26, 25.076
CIE-LCH 57.149, 25.976, 267.019
CIE-LUV 57.149, -18.268, -39.294
Hunter-Lab 50.076, -3.762, -21.606
Binary 01101000, 10001100, 10110110

Color Schemes with #688cb6

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Alternatives to #688cb6

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#688cb6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #688cb6

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CSS codes
.text {color:#688cb6;}
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Shades and Tints of #688cb6

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, #040608 is the darkest color, while #f9fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #688cb6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8a8f94 is the less saturated color, while #2387fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #688cb6 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
  • #838db7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #828dbb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6796a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #798db6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #788cb9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6792a8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population