#688494 Hex Color
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#688494 is a muted, matte blue with ashy gray undertones and low saturation. Its medium depth feels steady and restrained, giving interfaces a reliable, controlled tone. Use it as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, technology, or nautical designs, especially beside warm off-white. The hex code #688494 supports black body text at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #688494
What is #688494 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #688494 is rgb(104, 132, 148), in HSL hsl(202, 17%, 49%) and in CMYK 30%, 11%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #688494 in a design palette?
Where does #688494 work best in design?
#688494 works best as a supporting tone or broad interface surface in finance, healthcare, security, and technology designs. Its low saturation keeps dashboards controlled, but large flat areas can feel bleak, so pair it with warmer neutrals or a restrained accent.
Is #688494 readable on white or black?
#688494 has a 3.94:1 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.