#687DC3 Hex Color

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Muted and cool, #687dc3 is a dusty medium blue with gray undertones and a matte finish. Its restrained saturation creates a calm, controlled presence suited to finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Use the hex code #687dc3 as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep navy. Black text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast for body copy.

Questions about #687dc3

What is #687dc3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #687dc3 is rgb(104, 125, 195), in HSL hsl(226, 43%, 59%) and in CMYK 47%, 36%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #687dc3?
#687dc3 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and soft neutral backgrounds because its dusty blue base stays controlled beside darker cool tones and gains clarity against pale surfaces. Use a muted terracotta accent when the palette needs warmth.
Does #687dc3 read as warm or cool?
#687dc3 reads as a cool, muted blue because its gray undertones reduce vibrancy and keep the hue restrained. It suits calm interface surfaces, healthcare layouts, finance dashboards, and technology branding where a steady, professional mood matters.
Is #687dc3 readable on white or black?
#687dc3 has a 3.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.31:1 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.