Information about #686DBB color

#686DBB color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #686DBB belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(104, 109, 187) (40.8% red, 42.7% green, 73.3% blue), or CMYK 33 / 31 / 0 / 27 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#686DBB presents itself as a softly balanced blue — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Chetwode Blue (#666FB4). Nearby in the Register you will also find Toolbox (#746CC0) and Blue Marguerite (#6A5BB1).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(104, 109, 187)), which gives #686DBB its character. If you plan to put text on a #686DBB background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.5:1. #686DBB has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#686DBB color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#686DBB color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#A4A7D6

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#C2C4E3

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#E0E1F1

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White

#FFFFFF

#686DBB color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#484DA0

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#363A78

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#242650

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Black

#000000

#686DBB color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#6B6FB0

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#6F73A4

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#747698

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#797A8C

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Grey

#808080

#686DBB color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#678EBB

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#67AFBB

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#67BBA4

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#686DBB color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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#BBB568
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
#686DBB
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#97BB68
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#BB8C68
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
#8C68BB
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#6897BB
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
#686DBB
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#BB686D
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#6DBB68
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#B568BB
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#BBB568
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#6DBB68
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#BB6897
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#BBB568
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#68BB8C
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Nearest named colors to #686DBB

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Chetwode Blue color link
Chetwode Blue

#666FB4

Toolbox color link
Toolbox

#746CC0

Blue Marguerite color link
Blue Marguerite

#6A5BB1

Pastel Navy Blue color link
Pastel Navy Blue

#5E5CB2

Grizzlies Blue color link
Grizzlies Blue

#5D76A9

Glaucous color link
Glaucous

#6082B6

Anchor color link
Anchor

#526DB2

Deluge color link
Deluge

#7563A8

Masquerade color link
Masquerade

#7285BC

Dark Periwinkle color link
Dark Periwinkle

#665FD1

Slate Blue color link
Slate Blue

#6A5ACD

Purple Sage Bush color link
Purple Sage Bush

#7A5DC7

#686DBB color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#686DBB
  • RGB104, 109, 187
  • CMYK33, 31, 0, 27
  • CSSrgb(104, 109, 187)
  • HSL236°, 38%, 57%
  • HSL Precise236.386°, 37.9%, 57.059%
  • HSV236°, 44%, 73%
  • HSB236°, 44%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.408
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.427
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.733
  • GLSLvec3(0.408, 0.427, 0.733)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.408, 0.427, 0.733, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.408, 0.427, 0.733)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB40.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB73.3%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID686DBB
  • DECIMAL ID6843835
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited897 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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