#688CA8
Muted Blue
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About #688CA8 Muted Blue
#688CA8 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 104 red, 140 green, and 168 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 206°, saturation of 27%, 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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
206°
Hue
27%
Saturation
53%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #688CA8 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #688CA8 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#688CA8 on White
Contrast Ratio3.56:1
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Aa#688CA8 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.91:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #688CA8 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #688CA8 |
| RGB | rgb(104, 140, 168) |
| HSL | hsl(206, 27%, 53%) |
| RGB Decimal | 104, 140, 168 |
| RGB Percent | 40.8%, 54.9%, 65.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 38%, 17%, 0%, 34% |
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