#686C8C Hex Color Code
#686C8C
The Hexadecimal Color #686C8C is a contrast shade of Slate Gray. #686C8C RGB value is rgb(104, 108, 140). RGB Color Model of #686C8C consists of 40% red, 42% green and 54% blue. HSL color Mode of #686C8C has 233°(degrees) Hue, 15% Saturation and 48% Lightness. #686C8C color has an wavelength of 473.2963nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #686C8C is #999999. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #686C8C is #668. The Closest Color to #686C8C is #708090. Official Name of #686C8C Hex Code is Storm Gray. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #686C8C is 26 Cyan 23 Magenta 0 Yellow 45 Black and #686C8C CMY is 26, 23, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #686C8C is hsl(233,15,48, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(233, 26, 55). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #686C8C is 15.8, 15.56, 26.98.
Hex8 Value of #686C8C is #686C8CFF. Decimal Value of #686C8C is 6843532 and Octal Value of #686C8C is 32066214. Binary Value of #686C8C is 1101000, 1101100, 10001100 and Android of #686C8C is 4285033612 / 0xff686c8c. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #686C8C is 0.271, 0.267, 0.267 and YIQ Color Space of #686C8C is 110.452, -12.6652, 9.1124. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #686C8C is 13.88, 15.46, 26.79. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #686C8C is 46.39, 5.99, -18.05. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #686C8C is 46.39, -3.86, -26.64. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #686C8C is 46.39, 19.02, 288.36. Hunter Lab variable of #686C8C is 39.45, 2.47, -12.94.
Graphic Percentage Representation of #686C8C
RGB Percentages of #686C8C
RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.
RYB Percentages of #686C8C
The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.
CMYK Percentages of #686C8C
CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.
Various Color Shades of #686C8C
To get 25% Saturated #686C8C Color, you need to convert the hex color #686C8C to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #686C8C hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.
Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #686C8C
Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.
Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.
Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #686C8C
Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.
The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.
The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.
The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.
Tints and Shades of #686C8C
A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #686C8C to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #686C8C to it's the darkest color.
#686C8C Hex Code Space Conversions
| RGB | rgb(104, 108, 140) |
| RGB Percent | 40%, 42%, 54% |
| RYB | 104.0, 107.6, 140.0 |
| CMYK | 26, 23, 0, 45 |
| CMY | 26, 23, 0 |
| HSL | hsl(233, 15%, 48%) |
| HSLA | hsl(233, 15%, 48%, 1.0) |
| HSV | hsv(233, 26, 55) |
| XYZ | 15.8, 15.56, 26.98 |
| Hex8 Value | #686C8CFF |
| Decimal Value | 6843532 |
| Octal Value | 32066214 |
| Binary Value | 1101000,1101100,10001100 |
| Android | 4285033612 / 0xff686c8c |
| HSLuv : HUSL | hsl(233, 15%, 48%) |
| xyY | 0.271, 0.267, 15.561 |
| YIQ | 110.452, -12.6652, 9.1124 |
| LMS | 13.88, 15.46, 26.79 |
| CieLAB | 46.39, 5.99, -18.05 |
| CieLUV : LCHuv | 46.39, -3.86, -26.64 |
| CieLCH : LCHab | 46.39, 19.02, 288.36 |
| Hunter Lab | 39.45, 2.47, -12.94 |
| YUV | 110.452, 14.54, -5.66 |
| YDbDr | 110.452, 44.46, 12.28 |
| YCbCr | 110.86, 142.65, 123.96 |
| YCoCg | 115.0, 122.0, -7.0 |
| YPbPr | 110.45, 16.67, -4.6 |
| Munsell Color System | 10598.20 145.67/265.93 |
#686C8C HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples
#686C8C as Background:
Nothing limits achievement like small thinking; nothing expands possibilities like unleashed imagination.
<p style="background: #686C8C">…</p>#686C8C as Text Color:
Come, Time, and teach me many years, I do not suffer in dream; For now so strange do these things seem, Mine eyes have leisure for their tears.
<p style="color: #686C8C">…</p>#686C8C as Text Shadow:
In books lies the soul of the whole Past Time; the articulate audible voice of the Past, when the body and material substance of it has altogether vanished like a dream.
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #686C8C">…</p>#686C8C as Linear Gradient:
Of time you would make a stream upon whose bank you would sit and watch its flowing. Yet the timeless in you is aware of life's timelessness, And knows that 'yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream.
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #686C8C)">…</div>FAQ:
What is the RGB value of #686C8C?
RGB Value for #686C8C is rgb(104, 108, 140).
What is the RGB percentage of #686C8C?
RGB percentage for #686C8C is 40% Red 42% Green 54% Blue.
What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #686C8C?
CMYK Color Model of #686C8C is 26 Cyan 23 Magenta 0 Yellow 45 Black.
What is the HSL value of #686C8C?
HSL Value of #686C8C is 233°(degrees) Hue 15 Saturation 48 Lightness.
What is the HSV value of #686C8C?
HSV Value of #686C8C is 233 Hue 26 Saturation 55 Value.
What is the XYZ Color Model of #686C8C?
XYZ Color Model of #686C8C is 15.8, 15.56, 26.98.