#686C51 Color Meaning and Information

#686C51 Color Information

#686C51 RGB value is (104, 108, 81). The hex color red value is 104, green is 108, and blue is 81. Its HSL format shows a hue of 69°, saturation of 14 percent, and lightness of37 percent. The CMYK process values are 4 percent, 0 percent, 25 percent, 58percent.

#686C51

rgb(104, 108, 81)

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#686C51 Color Meaning

Color #686C51 communicates balance, growth, and quiet adaptability. #686C51 muted green reflects reed stems and moss, providing a natural, composed feeling without overwhelming intensity. Psychologically, color #686C51 fosters focus, patience, and restorative calm. #686C51 encourages steady progress and clear thinking, making #686C51 suitable for contemplative or work-focused environments. Culturally, color #686C51 references gardens, forestry, and sustainable living. Spiritually, #686C51 symbolizes renewal, grounded growth, and the harmonization of mind, body, and environment.

Color Conversion

Convert #686C51 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

#686C51

RGB

rgb(104, 108, 81)

HSL

hsl(69°, 14%, 37%)

CMYK

cmyk(4%, 0%, 25%, 58%)

HSV

hsv(69°, 25%, 42%)

XYZ

12.5567 14.2623 9.8757

Yxy

14.2623 0.3422 0.3887

Hunter Lab

37.7655 -0.3508 0.6293

CIE-Lab

44.6067 -6.5828 14.6346

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red104 / 255 (41%)

41%

Green108 / 255 (42%)

42%

Blue81 / 255 (32%)

32%

CMYK Values

Cyan4 / 100 (4%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Key (Black)58 / 100 (58%)

58%

Color Variations

#686C51 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

#686C51 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 #686C51 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:#686C51

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.45:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.45:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.45:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #686C51 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

#686C51

protanopia

#6a6a58

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #686C51;

Text Color

color: #686C51;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #686C51;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #686C5140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #686C51;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #686C51 0%, #3f4131 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #686C51 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.