#688cbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #688cbd is composed of 40.8% red, 54.9% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 45% cyan, 25.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 214.6 degrees, a saturation of 39.2% and a lightness of 57.5%. #688cbd color hex could be obtained by blending #d0ffff with #00197b. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 41
    • G 55
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 45
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#688cbd color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#688cbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #688cbd has RGB values of R:104, G:140, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.45, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 6851773.

Hex triplet 688cbd #688cbd
RGB Decimal 104, 140, 189 rgb(104,140,189)
RGB Percent 40.8, 54.9, 74.1 rgb(40.8%,54.9%,74.1%)
CMYK 45, 26, 0, 26
HSL 214.6°, 39.2, 57.5 hsl(214.6,39.2%,57.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 214.6°, 45, 74.1
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 57.436, 0.675, -29.475
XYZ 24.27, 25.372, 51.76
xyY 0.239, 0.25, 25.372
CIE-LCH 57.436, 29.483, 271.312
CIE-LUV 57.436, -18.31, -45.297
Hunter-Lab 50.371, -2.142, -25.665
Binary 01101000, 10001100, 10111101

Color Schemes with #688cbd

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Alternatives to #688cbd

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#688cbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #688cbd

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

Shades and Tints of #688cbd

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, #06090d is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #688cbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #929293 is the less saturated color, while #2e83f7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #688cbd 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
  • #818892 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #818ebd Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e8ec1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6597a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #788dbd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #768dc0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6693ac Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population