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#686C49 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #686C49 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#686C49 Color Information

#686C49 RGB value is (104, 108, 73). The hex color red value is 104, green is 108, and blue is 73. Its HSL format shows a hue of 67°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of35 percent. The CMYK process values are 4 percent, 0 percent, 32 percent, 58percent.

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#686C49 Color Meaning

Color #686C49 embodies neutrality, calm discernment, and reflective stability. In color psychology, #686C49 supports clear thinking, emotional moderation, and unobtrusive observation. In cultures and history, color #686C49 has been used in traditional architecture, textiles, and decorative arts to convey balance, subtle elegance, and timeless practicality. From a spiritual perspective, color #686C49 signifies grounded awareness, patient reflection, and mindful steadiness. #686C49 encourages deliberate engagement and measured responses in complex situations.

Color Conversion

Convert #686C49 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
#686C49
RGB
rgb(104, 108, 73)
HSL
hsl(67°, 19%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(4%, 0%, 32%, 58%)
HSV
hsv(67°, 32%, 42%)
XYZ
12.2741 14.1492 8.3875
Yxy
14.1492 0.3526 0.4065
Hunter Lab
37.6154 -0.4107 0.7782
CIE-Lab
44.4462 -7.8158 19.1193

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red104 / 255 (41%)
41%
Green108 / 255 (42%)
42%
Blue73 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan4 / 100 (4%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Key (Black)58 / 100 (58%)
58%

Color Variations

#686C49 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

#686C49 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 #686C49 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #686C49 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

#686C49

protanopia

#6a6a51

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #686C49;

Text Color

color: #686C49;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #686C49;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #686C4940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #686C49;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #686C49 0%, #3e412c 100%);

#686C49 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #686C49 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.