#686D7B Hex Color
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#686d7b is a muted, ashy blue with a dark, matte finish and an almost gray appearance. Its low saturation suggests control and reliability, making it useful for finance, technology, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with off-white or muted copper. White text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade is #686d7b.
Questions about #686d7b
What is #686d7b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #686d7b is rgb(104, 109, 123), in HSL hsl(224, 8%, 45%) and in CMYK 15%, 11%, 0%, 52%.
Which colors pair well with #686d7b?
Pair #686d7b with off-white for a restrained interface, or add muted copper to introduce warmth and contrast; soft blue-gray companions create a quiet monochromatic palette without overwhelming its low-saturation character.
Does #686d7b read warm or cool?
#686d7b reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue component is stronger than its red component, while its low saturation softens the effect into a restrained, almost neutral appearance overall.
Is #686d7b readable on white or black?
#686d7b has a 5.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.06:1 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.