Information about #686B4C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #686B4C belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(104, 107, 76) (40.8% red, 42% green, 29.8% blue), or CMYK 1 / 0 / 12 / 58 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A calm, restrained yellow, #686B4C holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Hemlock (#69684B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Siam (#686B50) and Double Stonewall (#6C634E).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(104, 107, 76)), which gives #686B4C its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #686B4C: 5.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.8:1 for black. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #686B4C is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#686B4C color variations

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#686B4C 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

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

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

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

Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme

Square

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

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #686B4C

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

Hemlock color link
Hemlock

#69684B

Siam color link
Siam

#686B50

Crocodile color link
Crocodile

#706950

Woodland color link
Woodland

#626746

Soya Bean color link
Soya Bean

#6F634B

Evolution color link
Evolution

#676455

Paddock color link
Paddock

#667156

Old Bamboo color link
Old Bamboo

#5E644F

Makara color link
Makara

#695F50

yamato color link
yamato

#746F4E

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#686B4C
  • RGB104, 107, 76
  • CMYK1, 0, 12, 58
  • HSL66°, 17%, 36%
  • HSL Precise65.806°, 16.94%, 35.882%
  • HSV66°, 29%, 42%
  • HSB66°, 29%, 42%
  • HEX ID686B4C
  • DECIMAL ID6843212
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB40.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.8%
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