#688cb9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #688cb9 is composed of 40.8% red, 54.9% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 43.8% cyan, 24.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 213.3 degrees, a saturation of 36.7% and a lightness of 56.7%. #688cb9 color hex could be obtained by blending #d0ffff with #001973. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 41
    • G 55
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#688cb9 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#688cb9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #688cb9 has RGB values of R:104, G:140, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 6851769.

Hex triplet 688cb9 #688cb9
RGB Decimal 104, 140, 185 rgb(104,140,185)
RGB Percent 40.8, 54.9, 72.5 rgb(40.8%,54.9%,72.5%)
CMYK 44, 24, 0, 27
HSL 213.3°, 36.7, 56.7 hsl(213.3,36.7%,56.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 213.3°, 43.8, 72.5
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 57.271, -0.488, -27.46
XYZ 23.842, 25.201, 49.504
xyY 0.242, 0.256, 25.201
CIE-LCH 57.271, 27.464, 268.983
CIE-LUV 57.271, -18.285, -41.867
Hunter-Lab 50.201, -3.075, -23.327
Binary 01101000, 10001100, 10111001

Color Schemes with #688cb9

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #688cb9

Below, you can see some colors close to #688cb9. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#688cb9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #688cb9

This text has a font color of #688cb9.

<span style="color:#688cb9;">Text here</span>
#688cb9 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #688cb9.

<p style="background-color:#688cb9;">Content here</p>
#688cb9 border color

This element has a border color of #688cb9.

<div style="border:1px solid #688cb9;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#688cb9;}
.background {background-color:#688cb9;}
.border {border:1px solid #688cb9;}

Shades and Tints of #688cb9

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, #05070a is the darkest color, while #fbfcfd is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #688cb9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8a9097 is the less saturated color, while #2484fd is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #688cb9 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
  • #828eb9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #808dbe Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6697a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #788db9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #778dbc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6793aa Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population