#686A7C

Color Details

HEX
#686A7C
RGB
rgb(104, 106, 124)
HSL
hsl(234, 9%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(16%, 15%, 0%, 51%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.33:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #686a7c
Contrast 3.94:1 Fail
White on #686a7c
Contrast 5.33:1 AA
#686a7c on Black
Contrast 3.94:1 Fail
#686a7c on White
Contrast 5.33:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#868896
#a4a6b0
#c3c3cb
#535563
#3e404a
#2a2a32

Complement & Analogous

#7d7b68
#6e5a8c
#5a788c

Triadic

#7d686a
#6a7d68

Monochrome

#2a2a32 #3e404a #686a7c #a4a6b0 #c3c3cb #e1e1e5

Analogous

#5a788c #8ca1af #686a7c #8b7ba3 #6e5a8c #584870

Complementary Mix

#3e404a #686a7c #a4a6b0 #7d7b68 #aba99d #515044

Nearby Colors

#686a7b
#686a7d
#686a6c
#686a8c

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About #686A7C

#686A7C converts to RGB(104, 106, 124) and HSL(234, 9%, 45%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#686A7C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #686A7C?
RGB: 104, 106, 124. Copy as CSS: rgb(104, 106, 124)
Is #686A7C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #686A7C?
Complement: #7d7b68.
Does #686A7C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.33:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.94:1 (AA (large text)).