#686C64 Color Meaning and Information

#686C64 Color Information

#686C64 RGB value is (104, 108, 100). The hex color red value is 104, green is 108, and blue is 100. Its HSL format shows a hue of 90°, saturation of 4 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 4 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent, 58 percent.

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#686C64 Color Meaning

Color #686C64 conveys practicality, modesty, and observational calm. #686C64 neutral grey green (#686C64) avoids attention, creating stability through invisibility. Psychologically, color #686C64 reduces cognitive load and emotional noise. #686C64 supports focus and analytical thinking. Culturally, #686C64 appears in industrial design, archival layouts, and functional environments. Symbolically, #686C64 represents humility, adaptability, and survival through discretion.

Color Conversion

Convert #686C64 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#686C64

RGB

rgb(104, 108, 100)

HSL

hsl(90°, 4%, 41%)

CMYK

cmyk(4%, 0%, 7%, 58%)

HSV

hsv(90°, 7%, 42%)

XYZ

13.3717 14.5883 14.1676

Yxy

14.5883 0.3174 0.3463

Hunter Lab

38.1946 -0.1754 0.1933

CIE-Lab

45.0650 -3.1637 3.9380

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red104 / 255 (41%)

41%

Green108 / 255 (42%)

42%

Blue100 / 255 (39%)

39%

CMYK Values

Cyan4 / 100 (4%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow7 / 100 (7%)

Key (Black)58 / 100 (58%)

58%

Color Variations

#686C64 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#686C64 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #686C64 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#686C64

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.36:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.36:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.36:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #686C64 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#686C64

protanopia

#6a6a66

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #686C64;

Text Color

color: #686C64;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #686C64;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #686C6440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #686C64;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #686C64 0%, #3f413c 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #686C64 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.