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HEX 686675 - #686675, RGB(104,102,117) Color


Color Name: Purple Fog*
Hex Color Code: #686675
RGB Color Code: RGB(104, 102, 117)
CMYK Values*: 11.1%, 12.8%, 0.0%, 54.1%



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What color is 686675?

The RGB color code for color number #686675 is RGB(104, 102, 117). In the RGB color model, #686675 has a red value of 104, a green value of 102, and a blue value of 117. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 11.1% cyan, 12.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 54.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 248° (degrees), 6.8 % saturation, and 42.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #686675 has a hue of 248° (degrees), 12.8 % saturation and 45.9 % brightness/value.



Color 686675 is cool or warm?

Color 686675 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #686675? (For interior and product design)

686675 has an LRV of nearly 14. 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

#686675

Light Color


Compare LRV 14 of #686675 with dark and light Color




Is #686675 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 686675 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 #686675 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(104, 102, 117)
Red
104 (40.8%)
Green
102 (40.0%)
Blue
117 (45.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
11.11%
Magenta
12.82%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
54.12%

HSL

HSL(248deg, 6.8 %, 42.9 %)

Hue
248°
Saturation
6.85 %.
Lightness
42.94 %.

RYB

RYB(92, 106, 126)
Red
92 (35.9%)
Yellow
106 (41.5%)
Blue
126 (49.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
248°
Saturation
12.82 %.
Brightness / Value
45.88 %.

HWB

H: 248°

W: 40.00 %

B: 54.12 %

XYZ

X : 13.67

Y : 13.73

Z : 18.76

YXY

Y1 : 13.73

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 59.22%

M : 60.00%

Y : 54.12%


LRV

~ 13.7 %

Munsell Color System

8.1PB 4.2/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 43.84

A : 4.03

B : -8.11

CIE-Lch

L : 43.84

C : 9.06

H : 296.42

CIE-Luv

L : 43.84

U : 0.21

V : -11.66

Hunter-Lab

L : 37.05

A : 1.01

B : -4.08






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #686675

Here are the colors similar to 686675. 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.

#5C5A6F
Purple Fog
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#796878
Old Lavender
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)
#676767
Granite Gray
ΔE - 8.23 (91.8% similar)
#696969
Dim Gray
ΔE - 8.25 (91.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 686675.

#6B6B7F
RAL 4012 - Pearl Blackberry
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 686675.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 686675.

#6C6A81
PANTONE 2362 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#736B75
PANTONE 4284 C
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#605D75
PANTONE 2363 C
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#635B64
PANTONE 4293 C
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 686675.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 686675.

#5D5C74
BS 22-C-39 - Purple
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #686675

Here are the paint colors similar to 686675. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 686675 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #686675 to Dunn-Edwards

#656470
Eventide (DET 406)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#656579
Graphite (DE 5936)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#5C6274
Pencil Lead (DE 5922)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#63647E
Purple Daze (DE 5929)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 686675 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #686675 to PPG Paints

#6A6472
Silverado (PPG1172-6)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#656874
Alley Cat (PPG1043-6)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#69656A
Cracked Slate (PPG1003-6)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#736A86
Purple Rain (PPG1174-6)
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color 686675 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #686675 to Behr

#66616F
Fashionista (N560-6)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#6F697E
New Orleans (S570-6)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#5D5F76
Blue Blood (S560-6)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#5E5967
Plush Purple (S570-7A)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 686675 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #686675 to Benjamin Moore

#6F6578
Nightfall Sky (CC-38)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#6B5E6B
Wild Mulberry (CSP-475)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#6F6177
Pinot Grigio Grape (CSP-460)
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#6C6B6D
Arctic Seal (CSP-15)
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 686675 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #686675 to Sherwin Williams

#736F78
Exclusive Plum (SW 6263)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#5D657B
Mesmerize (SW 6544)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#645E77
Purple Passage (SW 6551)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#5D5962
Midnight (SW 6264)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 686675 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #686675 to Valspar

#5F5A63
Forge (8004-48F)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#666B89
Shadow Mountain (8003-48E)
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)
#736275
Purple Suede (V075-5)
ΔE - 6.77 (93.2% similar)
#53545E
Coal Tipple (8004-47F)
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 686675 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #686675 to Farrow & Ball

#5C6576
Wine Dark (308)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#606565
Down Pipe (26)
ΔE - 9.86 (90.1% similar)
#4A5B6B
Stiffkey Blue (281)
ΔE - 10.65 (89.3% similar)
#505456
Hopper Head (305)
ΔE - 11.20 (88.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#686675 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



686675
Purple Fog*

737566
Nickel*


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 #686675?

Color that best contrast with #686675 is #737566, color name is Nickel*
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 #686675?

Complementary or Opposite color for #686675 is #737566, color name is Nickel*.





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