Color swatch image showing #68839D with RGB(104,131,157) values
Color swatch image showing #68839D with RGB(104,131,157) values

#68839D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #68839D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#68839D Color Information

#68839D RGB value is (104, 131, 157). The hex color red value is 104, green is 131, and blue is 157. Its HSL format shows a hue of 209°, saturation of 21 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 34 percent, 17 percent, 0 percent, 38 percent.

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#68839D Color Meaning

Color #68839D is a medium, muted blue-gray shade with both cool and neutral qualities. Slate Grey (#68839D) evokes stone and fog, promoting calm, composed thinking and psychological resilience. #68839D is particularly supportive for structured decision-making and reflective analysis. Culturally, Slate Grey (#68839D) is used in modern design, corporate interiors, and fashion to convey neutrality, sophistication, and stability. Spiritually, #68839D color resonates with the third eye chakra, enhancing intuitive perception and meditative focus. In energy practices, #68839D encourages balanced reflection, mental clarity, and mindful awareness.

Color Conversion

Convert #68839D 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
#68839D
RGB
rgb(104, 131, 157)
HSL
hsl(209°, 21%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(34%, 17%, 0%, 38%)
HSV
hsv(209°, 34%, 62%)
XYZ
19.9110 21.6100 35.0200
Yxy
21.6100 0.2601 0.2823
Hunter Lab
46.4866 -0.2717 -1.5744
CIE-Lab
53.6107 -3.0927 -17.0114

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red104 / 255 (41%)
41%
Green131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue157 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)38 / 100 (38%)
38%

Color Variations

#68839D 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

#68839D 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 #68839D 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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#68839D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #68839D 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

#68839D

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #68839D;

Text Color

color: #68839D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #68839D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #68839D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #68839D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #68839D 0%, #3d4d5d 100%);

#68839D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #68839D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.