#686C6C

Color Details

HEX
#686C6C
RGB
rgb(104, 108, 108)
HSL
hsl(180, 2%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(4%, 0%, 0%, 58%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.32:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #686c6c
Contrast 3.95:1 Fail
White on #686c6c
Contrast 5.32:1 AA
#686c6c on Black
Contrast 3.95:1 Fail
#686c6c on White
Contrast 5.32:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#868989
#a4a7a7
#c3c4c4
#535656
#3e4141
#2a2b2b

Complement & Analogous

#6d6969
#5757db
#57dbdb

Triadic

#6d696d
#6d6d69

Monochrome

#2a2b2b #3e4141 #686c6c #a4a7a7 #c3c4c4 #e1e2e2

Analogous

#57dbdb #89e6e6 #686c6c #7979e2 #5757db #4646af

Complementary Mix

#3e4141 #686c6c #a4a7a7 #6d6969 #a09e9e #474444

Nearby Colors

#686c6b
#686c6d
#686c5c
#686c7c

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About #686C6C

#686C6C converts to RGB(104, 108, 108) and HSL(180, 2%, 42%). 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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#686C6C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #686C6C?
RGB: 104, 108, 108. Copy as CSS: rgb(104, 108, 108)
Is #686C6C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #686C6C?
Complement: #6d6969.
Does #686C6C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.32:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.95:1 (AA (large text)).