#686AB8 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty indigo with cool undertones, #686ab8 feels balanced and restrained. It functions best as a background for digital interfaces, as it maintains enough contrast for white text at a 4.8:1 ratio. This unsaturated tone pairs well with warm grays or creamy off-whites to soften the composition. The hex code for this versatile shade is #686ab8.
Questions about #686ab8
What is #686ab8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #686ab8 is rgb(104, 106, 184), in HSL hsl(239, 36%, 56%) and in CMYK 43%, 42%, 0%, 28%.
Which colors pair best with #686ab8?
This muted indigo pairs naturally with neutral tones to maintain its balanced, restrained quality. You will find that it complements warm grays or creamy off-whites exceptionally well, as these pairings prevent the cool undertones of #686ab8 from feeling overly harsh or industrial.
Is #686ab8 readable on white or black?
#686ab8 has a 4.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.34:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.