#686E7E
HEX Color Code
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RGB Values

R: 104
G: 110
B: 126

Web Safe Color

#666666

HSL Values

H: 224°
S: 10%
L: 45%

CMYK Values

C: 17%
M: 13%
Y: 0%
K: 51%

Dominant Component: BLUE. This color has a strong blue component, making it appear more blue-ish.

Complementary Color

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Complementary colors are directly opposite each other on the color wheel. They create maximum contrast and stability.Explore more color harmonies including triadic, analogous, and tetradic combinations.

#6C7574
RGB(108, 117, 116)
#5A5E6D
RGB(90, 94, 109)
#557891
RGB(85, 120, 145)
#6B7076
RGB(107, 112, 118)

Design Applications

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CSS Usage Examples

Text Color

.text-color { color: #686E7E; }
Text with #686E7E color

Background Color

.bg-color { background-color: #686E7E; }
Element with #686E7E background

Border Color

.border-color { border: 2px solid #686E7E; }
Element with #686E7E border

Box Shadow

.shadow-color { box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #686E7E; }
Element with #686E7E shadow

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The color #686E7E (RGB 104, 110, 126) contains low red, low green, and low blue values, making it primarily a blue color.

Psychological Impact of This Color

Trust & Stability

With blue as the dominant component, this color may evoke feelings of calmness, trust, and stability. Blue colors are often associated with professionalism, serenity, and depth.

Common Applications

Digital Design

Blue-dominant colors are frequently used in corporate websites, social media platforms, and applications where trust and reliability are important.

Print & Physical Media

This more muted color would reproduce consistently across different print materials and would work well as a background or supporting element.