#688EA8
Muted Blue
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About #688EA8 Muted Blue
#688EA8 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 104 red, 142 green, and 168 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 204°, 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
204°
Hue
27%
Saturation
53%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #688EA8 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #688EA8 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#688EA8 on White
Contrast Ratio3.49:1
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Aa#688EA8 on Black
Contrast Ratio6.02:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #688EA8 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #688EA8 |
| RGB | rgb(104, 142, 168) |
| HSL | hsl(204, 27%, 53%) |
| RGB Decimal | 104, 142, 168 |
| RGB Percent | 40.8%, 55.7%, 65.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 38%, 15%, 0%, 34% |
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