Information about #868FBD color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #868FBD belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(134, 143, 189) — 52.5% red, 56.1% green, 74.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 22 / 18 / 0 / 26. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #868FBD reads as a mildly saturated classic blue and has a delicate, washed-out lightness. Expect to see shades like this in minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Zephyr (#809AC6). Slightly further away sit Pastel Indigo (#8686AF) and Cool Grey (#8C92AC).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(134, 143, 189)), which gives #868FBD its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #868FBD: 6.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.1:1 for white. No one has named #868FBD so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#868FBD color variations

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#868FBD 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 #868FBD

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

Zephyr color link
Zephyr

#809AC6

Cool Grey color link
Cool Grey

#8C92AC

Beyond color link
Beyond

#808AAC

Ashley Blue color link
Ashley Blue

#8699AB

Tiebreaker color link
Tiebreaker

#8E97AB

Bluey Grey color link
Bluey Grey

#89A0B0

Delta Blue color link
Delta Blue

#7C9ACD

Masquerade color link
Masquerade

#7285BC

Weldon Blue color link
Weldon Blue

#7C98AB

Bluegrey color link
Bluegrey

#85A3B2

#868FBD color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#868FBD
  • RGB134, 143, 189
  • CMYK22, 18, 0, 26
  • HSL230°, 29%, 63%
  • HSL Precise230.182°, 29.412%, 63.333%
  • HSV230°, 29%, 74%
  • HSB230°, 29%, 74%
  • HEX ID868FBD
  • DECIMAL ID8818621
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB56.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB74.1%
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