#687880 color
The hex color #687880 is a grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.8% red, 47.1% green and 50.2% blue (104, 120, 128).
Its hue angle is 200°, with 10% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 50% black.
The closest named color is Night Rendezvous (#66787E), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.59:1).
#687880 color codes
| HEX | #687880 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(104, 120, 128) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.8%, 47.1%, 50.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(200, 10%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(200, 19%, 50%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 6%, 0%, 50%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(49.42, -4.06, -6.36) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(49.42, 7.54, 237.46) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(16.321, 17.934, 23.02) | |
| Decimal | 6846592 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #687880, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #687880 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.59:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.58:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #687880 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.58:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.59:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #687880 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#747780Protanopia
no red cones#707480Deuteranopia
no green cones#617a7aTritanopia
no blue cones#757575Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #687880; }
.text { color: #687880; }
.border { border: 2px solid #687880; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(104 120 128 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #687880, #686c80); }
Similar colors
#66787eNight Rendezvous#6e797bPhantom#6a7f8bCitadel#6f7678Volcanic Ash#657d82Catfish#5d7b89Night Owl#70818eStormy Oceans#656e72Batman
Closest common color name: Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #687880?
- #687880 is a grayish azure, closest to the named color Night Rendezvous. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #687880?
- The RGB value is 104, 120, 128: 104 red, 120 green and 128 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #687880?
- The complementary color is #807068, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #687880?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.59:1 and white text 4.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.