#686E9C
Muted Blue
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About #686E9C Muted Blue
#686E9C is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 104 red, 110 green, and 156 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 233°, saturation of 21%, and lightness of 51%.
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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
233°
Hue
21%
Saturation
51%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #686E9C based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #686E9C against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#686E9C on White
Contrast Ratio4.88:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#686E9C on Black
Contrast Ratio4.3:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #686E9C across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #686E9C |
| RGB | rgb(104, 110, 156) |
| HSL | hsl(233, 21%, 51%) |
| RGB Decimal | 104, 110, 156 |
| RGB Percent | 40.8%, 43.1%, 61.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 33%, 29%, 0%, 39% |
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