#688ecc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #688ecc is composed of 40.8% red, 55.7% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 49% cyan, 30.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 217.2 degrees, a saturation of 49.5% and a lightness of 60.4%. #688ecc color hex could be obtained by blending #d0ffff with #001d99. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 41
    • G 56
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 49
    • M 30
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#688ecc color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#688ecc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #688ecc has RGB values of R:104, G:142, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.49, M:0.3, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 6852300.

Hex triplet 688ecc #688ecc
RGB Decimal 104, 142, 204 rgb(104,142,204)
RGB Percent 40.8, 55.7, 80 rgb(40.8%,55.7%,80%)
CMYK 49, 30, 0, 20
HSL 217.2°, 49.5, 60.4 hsl(217.2,49.5%,60.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 217.2°, 49, 80
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 58.647, 3.978, -36.067
XYZ 26.279, 26.647, 60.882
xyY 0.231, 0.234, 26.647
CIE-LCH 58.647, 36.286, 276.293
CIE-LUV 58.647, -19.163, -56.644
Hunter-Lab 51.621, 0.531, -33.792
Binary 01101000, 10001110, 11001100

Color Schemes with #688ecc

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Alternatives to #688ecc

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#688ecc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #688ecc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#688ecc;}
.background {background-color:#688ecc;}
.border {border:1px solid #688ecc;}

Shades and Tints of #688ecc

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, #03060a is the darkest color, while #fbfcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #688ecc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #97999d is the less saturated color, while #3983fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #688ecc 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
  • #8a8a8a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #838b97 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7e90cc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7792cf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #609ba7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #768fcc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7290ce Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6296b4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population