#686CA6
Muted Blue
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About #686CA6 Muted Blue
#686CA6 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 104 red, 108 green, and 166 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 236°, saturation of 26%, and lightness of 53%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #686CA6 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
236°
Hue
26%
Saturation
53%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #686CA6 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #686CA6 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#686CA6 on White
Contrast Ratio4.9:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#686CA6 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.28:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #686CA6 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #686CA6 |
| RGB | rgb(104, 108, 166) |
| HSL | hsl(236, 26%, 53%) |
| RGB Decimal | 104, 108, 166 |
| RGB Percent | 40.8%, 42.4%, 65.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 37%, 35%, 0%, 35% |
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