#687B81 Hex Color
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The color of an overcast sky just before rain. #687b81 is a dusty cyan with heavy gray undertones, and its low saturation keeps everything matte and subdued. It works best as a supporting tone behind brighter accents like terracotta, where its muted weight adds calm without fading into plain gray. Black text passes AA on this hex code at roughly 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #687b81
What is #687b81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #687b81 is rgb(104, 123, 129), in HSL hsl(194, 11%, 46%) and in CMYK 19%, 5%, 0%, 49%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #687b81?
#687b81 flatters warm, earthy partners like terracotta and muted coral, which bring out its hidden blue. For a quieter palette, pair it with charcoal and off-whites so the gray undertone reads intentional.
Does black text meet WCAG AA on #687b81?
Yes. Black text on #687b81 reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, which clears the 4.5:1 requirement for AA body text. Small white text falls short, so keep light type large and bold on this shade.
Is #687b81 readable on white or black?
#687b81 has a 4.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.73:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.