#688cbb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #688cbb is composed of 40.8% red, 54.9% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.4% cyan, 25.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 214 degrees, a saturation of 37.9% and a lightness of 57.1%. #688cbb color hex could be obtained by blending #d0ffff with #001977. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 41
    • G 55
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#688cbb color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#688cbb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #688cbb has RGB values of R:104, G:140, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 6851771.

Hex triplet 688cbb #688cbb
RGB Decimal 104, 140, 187 rgb(104,140,187)
RGB Percent 40.8, 54.9, 73.3 rgb(40.8%,54.9%,73.3%)
CMYK 44, 25, 0, 27
HSL 214°, 37.9, 57.1 hsl(214,37.9%,57.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 214°, 44.4, 73.3
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 57.353, 0.092, -28.469
XYZ 24.055, 25.286, 50.624
xyY 0.241, 0.253, 25.286
CIE-LCH 57.353, 28.469, 270.185
CIE-LUV 57.353, -18.298, -43.582
Hunter-Lab 50.285, -2.611, -24.49
Binary 01101000, 10001100, 10111011

Color Schemes with #688cbb

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

Alternatives to #688cbb

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

Similar Colors

#688cbb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #688cbb

This text has a font color of #688cbb.

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

This paragraph has a background color of #688cbb.

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

This element has a border color of #688cbb.

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

Shades and Tints of #688cbb

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, #05080b is the darkest color, while #fdfdfe is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #688cbb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8a9099 is the less saturated color, while #2583fe is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #688cbb 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
  • #878787 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #818891 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #818ebb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f8ebf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6597a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #788dbb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #778dbe Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6693ab Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population