Information about #686684 color

#686684 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #686684 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(104, 102, 132) (40.8% red, 40% green, 51.8% blue), or CMYK 11 / 12 / 0 / 48 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A softly toned classic blue, #686684 feels open and friendly. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Kimberly (#695D87). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Mist Blue (#646D7E) and Jet Gray (#616D7E).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(104, 102, 132)), which gives #686684 its character. If you plan to put text on a #686684 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.8:1. No one has named #686684 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#686684 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#686684 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#686684 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#686684 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#686684 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#686684 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #686684

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Kimberly color link
Kimberly

#695D87

Mist Blue color link
Mist Blue

#646D7E

Jet Gray color link
Jet Gray

#616D7E

High Society color link
High Society

#695B7C

Mousy Wisteria color link
Mousy Wisteria

#766980

Weathered Blue color link
Weathered Blue

#677583

Waterloo color link
Waterloo

#727282

Butterfly Bush color link
Butterfly Bush

#68578C

Kingfisher Blue color link
Kingfisher Blue

#596A8B

Labyrinth color link
Labyrinth

#786A7F

Dolphin color link
Dolphin

#6A6873

Rum color link
Rum

#716675

#686684 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#686684
  • RGB104, 102, 132
  • CMYK11, 12, 0, 48
  • HSL244°, 13%, 46%
  • HSL Precise244°, 12.821%, 45.882%
  • HSV244°, 23%, 52%
  • HSB244°, 23%, 52%
  • HEX ID686684
  • DECIMAL ID6841988
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB40.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB40%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB51.8%
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