#686E87
Muted Blue
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About #686E87 Muted Blue
#686E87 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 104 red, 110 green, and 135 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 228°, saturation of 13%, and lightness of 47%.
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 #686E87 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
228°
Hue
13%
Saturation
47%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #686E87 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #686E87 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#686E87 on White
Contrast Ratio5.04:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#686E87 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.17:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #686E87 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #686E87 |
| RGB | rgb(104, 110, 135) |
| HSL | hsl(228, 13%, 47%) |
| RGB Decimal | 104, 110, 135 |
| RGB Percent | 40.8%, 43.1%, 52.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 23%, 19%, 0%, 47% |
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