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What color is 686262?

The RGB color code for color number #686262 is RGB(104, 98, 98). In the RGB color model, #686262 has a red value of 104, a green value of 98, and a blue value of 98. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.8% magenta, 5.8% yellow, and 59.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 3.0 % saturation, and 39.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #686262 has a hue of 0° (degrees), 5.8 % saturation and 40.8 % brightness/value.



Color 686262 is cool or warm?

Color 686262 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #686262? (For interior and product design)

686262 has an LRV of nearly 13. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#686262

Light Color


Compare LRV 13 of #686262 with dark and light Color




Is #686262 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 686262 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #686262 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(104, 98, 98)
Red
104 (40.8%)
Green
98 (38.4%)
Blue
98 (38.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.77%
Yellow
5.77%
Key
59.22%

HSL

HSL(0deg, 3.0 %, 39.6 %)

Hue
Saturation
2.97 %.
Lightness
39.61 %.

RYB

RYB(104, 119, 126)
Red
104 (40.9%)
Yellow
119 (46.6%)
Blue
126 (49.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
Saturation
5.77 %.
Brightness / Value
40.78 %.

HWB

H: 0°

W: 38.43 %

B: 59.22 %

XYZ

X : 12.28

Y : 12.56

Z : 13.33

YXY

Y1 : 12.56

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 59.22%

M : 61.57%

Y : 61.57%


LRV

~ 12.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.4R 4.0/0.4

CIE-Lab

L : 42.09

A : 2.38

B : 0.85

CIE-Lch

L : 42.09

C : 2.52

H : 19.6

CIE-Luv

L : 42.09

U : 3.43

V : 0.73

Hunter-Lab

L : 35.44

A : -0.17

B : 2.5






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #686262


Here are the colors similar to 686262. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#676767
Granite Gray
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#696969
Dim Gray
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#555555
Davy's gray
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#645452
Wenge
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 686262.


#6C6463
PANTONE 2334 C
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#675E60
PANTONE 10385 C
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#605E5C
PANTONE 8403 C
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#5F5C58
PANTONE 10396 C
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 686262.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 686262.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 686262.


#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#67555A
BS 24-C-40 - Purple
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 686262.


#6B665E
RAL 7039 - Quartz Gray
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#6C6E6B
RAL 7005 - Mouse Gray
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#766A5E
RAL 7006 - Beige Gray
ΔE - 7.25 (92.8% similar)
#575D5E
RAL 7012 - Basalt Gray
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)




Paint color for Hex #686262


Here are the paint colors similar to 686262. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Behr

Hex color 686262 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #686262 to Behr


#696465
Arabian Veil (PPU17-19)
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
#636365
Digital (N530-6)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#6A6661
Chinchilla (PPU24-03)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#5E5E5D
Asphalt Gray (N520-6)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 686262 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #686262 to Sherwin Williams


#6D6562
Folkstone (SW 6005)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#6E615F
Browse Brown (SW 6012)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#605E63
Cloak Gray (SW 6278)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#665D57
Manor House (SW 7505)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 686262 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #686262 to Valspar


#6A5F5E
Night Skyscraper (V127-6)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#706A67
Vintage Boots (M350)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#616467
High-Speed Steel (4005-2B)
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)
#656764
Ocean Storm (4004-2B)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 686262 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #686262 to PPG Paints


#665D59
Oswego Tea (PPG1005-6)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#69656A
Cracked Slate (PPG1003-6)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#6F6A68
Gibraltar Gray (PPG1002-6)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#605C58
Stone's Throw (PPG1008-7)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 686262 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #686262 to Benjamin Moore


#696867
Overcoat (CC-544)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#6A6967
Burnt Ember (CSP-120)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#6C6B6D
Arctic Seal (CSP-15)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#676662
Kendall Charcoal (HC-166)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 686262 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #686262 to Dunn-Edwards


#5D5B5B
Iron Fixture (DE 6384)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#60605E
Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#6C6B6A
Boat Anchor (DE 6377)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#5E6063
Sheet Metal (DE 6356)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#686262 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



686262
Granite Gray*

626868
Granite Gray*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #686262?

Color that best contrast with #686262 is #626868, color name is Granite Gray*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #686262?

Complementary or Opposite color for #686262 is #626868, color name is Granite Gray*.





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