Information about #686A9C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #686A9C belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(104, 106, 156) (40.8% red, 41.6% green, 61.2% blue), or CMYK 20 / 20 / 0 / 39 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A calm, restrained blue, #686A9C sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 Dark Blue Gray (#666699). Nearby in the Register you will also find Deloras (#606AA1) and Scampi (#6F63A0).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(104, 106, 156)), which gives #686A9C its character. If you plan to put text on a #686A9C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. #686A9C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#686A9C color variations

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

#686A9C color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#686A9C color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#686A9C color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#686A9C 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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#686A9C 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 #686A9C

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

Dark Blue Gray color link
Dark Blue Gray

#666699

Deloras color link
Deloras

#606AA1

Scampi color link
Scampi

#6F63A0

Waikawa Grey color link
Waikawa Grey

#5B6E91

Panorama color link
Panorama

#597499

Deluge color link
Deluge

#7563A8

Rhythm color link
Rhythm

#777696

Stained Red color link
Stained Red

#78779B

Grizzlies Blue color link
Grizzlies Blue

#5D76A9

Escapade color link
Escapade

#667C91

Kashmir Blue color link
Kashmir Blue

#576D8E

Elevate color link
Elevate

#60768B

#686A9C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#686A9C
  • RGB104, 106, 156
  • CMYK20, 20, 0, 39
  • HSL238°, 21%, 51%
  • HSL Precise237.692°, 20.8%, 50.98%
  • HSV238°, 33%, 61%
  • HSB238°, 33%, 61%
  • HEX ID686A9C
  • DECIMAL ID6843036
  • 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 RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.2%
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