#688082 color
The hex color #688082 is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.8% red, 50.2% green and 51% blue (104, 128, 130).
Its hue angle is 185°, with 11% saturation and 46% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 20% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 49% black.
The closest named color is Blue Blood (#6B7F81), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5:1).
#688082 color codes
| HEX | #688082 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(104, 128, 130) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.8%, 50.2%, 51%) | |
| HSL | hsl(185, 11%, 46%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(185, 20%, 51%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(20%, 2%, 0%, 49%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(51.83, -8.15, -3.96) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(51.83, 9.06, 205.89) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.456, 19.993, 24.054) | |
| Decimal | 6848642 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #688082, 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 #688082 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #688082 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.2:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5:1 | 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 #688082 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7c7e82Protanopia
no red cones#777a82Deuteranopia
no green cones#608281Tritanopia
no blue cones#7c7c7cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #688082; }
.text { color: #688082; }
.border { border: 2px solid #688082; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(104 128 130 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #688082, #687382); }
Similar colors
#6b7f81Blue Blood#657d82Catfish#6e8082Stormy Sea#698589Thundercloud#6a8389Puddle Jumper#5e7b7fNorth Atlantic#648589Arctic#728284Classic Movie
Closest common color name: Juniper.
Questions
- What color is #688082?
- #688082 is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Blue Blood. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #688082?
- The RGB value is 104, 128, 130: 104 red, 128 green and 130 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #688082?
- The complementary color is #826A68, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #688082?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5:1 and white text 4.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.