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HEX 688CCC - #688CCC, RGB(104,140,204) Color


Color Name: Glaucous*
Hex Color Code: #688CCC
RGB Color Code: RGB(104, 140, 204)
CMYK Values*: 49.0%, 31.4%, 0.0%, 20.0%



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What color is 688CCC?

The RGB color code for color number #688CCC is RGB(104, 140, 204). In the RGB color model, #688CCC has a red value of 104, a green value of 140, and a blue value of 204. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 49.0% cyan, 31.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 218.4° (degrees), 49.5 % saturation, and 60.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #688CCC has a hue of 218.4° (degrees), 49.0 % saturation and 80.0 % brightness/value.



Color 688CCC is cool or warm?

Color 688CCC is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #688CCC? (For interior and product design)

688CCC has an LRV of nearly 26. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#688CCC

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of #688CCC with dark and light Color




Is #688CCC Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 688CCC 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 #688CCC color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(104, 140, 204)
Red
104 (40.8%)
Green
140 (54.9%)
Blue
204 (80.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
49.02%
Magenta
31.37%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
20.00%

HSL

HSL(218.4deg, 49.5 %, 60.4 %)

Hue
218.4°
Saturation
49.50 %.
Lightness
60.39 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 45, 108)
Red
35 (13.6%)
Yellow
45 (17.7%)
Blue
108 (42.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
218.4°
Saturation
49.02 %.
Brightness / Value
80.00 %.

HWB

H: 218.4°

W: 40.78 %

B: 20.00 %

XYZ

X : 25.99

Y : 26.06

Z : 60.79

YXY

Y1 : 26.06

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.23

CMY

C : 59.22%

M : 45.10%

Y : 20.00%


LRV

~ 26.1 %

Munsell Color System

4.8PB 5.6/8.2

CIE-Lab

L : 58.09

A : 5.15

B : -36.94

CIE-Lch

L : 58.09

C : 37.29

H : 277.94

CIE-Luv

L : 58.09

U : -18.41

V : -58.11

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.05

A : 1.53

B : -34.87






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #688CCC

Here are the colors similar to 688CCC. 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.

#6082B6
Glaucous
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#6495ED
Cornflower Blue
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#6699CC
Blue Gray
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#6699CC
Livid
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 688CCC.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 688CCC.

#5F8DDA
PANTONE 2129 C
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#5C88DA
PANTONE 2718 C
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#6787B7
PANTONE 7682 C
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#758CC0
PANTONE 2135 C
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 688CCC.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 688CCC.

#6D88A0
BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)

Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#5A87C5
IBM Blue
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)



Paint color for Hex #688CCC

Here are the paint colors similar to 688CCC. 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 688CCC similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #688CCC to Behr

#6389C6
Integrity (P530-5)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#6B8FBF
Lapis Lazuli (HDC-MD-02)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#6E8DBB
Debutante Ball (MQ5-46)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#5D83B3
Neon Blue (PPU15-06)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 688CCC similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #688CCC to Benjamin Moore

#6289C6
Blue Lapis (2067-40)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#6E94CC
Brazilian Blue (817)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#5F8EC2
Waterloo (CSP-555)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#6B8DB3
Blue Dragon (810)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 688CCC similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #688CCC to Valspar

#6E92C8
Blue Shock (4005-10B)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#5985C0
Cobalt Glow (8001-45F)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#7893BF
Enchanted Evening (4003-8A)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#5287B9
Picasso (8001-44E)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 688CCC similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #688CCC to Dunn-Edwards

#5E81C1
Bodega Bay (DE 5893)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#698EB3
Genteel Blue (DET 589)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#7896BA
Ocean City (DE 5879)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#4A87CB
Safe Harbor (DE 5865)
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 688CCC similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #688CCC to PPG Paints

#6D86B6
Kimono (PPG1166-5)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#7487C6
Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#5D84B1
Shrinking Violet (PPG1162-5)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 688CCC similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #688CCC to Sherwin Williams

#6487B0
Perfect Periwinkle (SW 9065)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#7498BE
Lobelia (SW 6809)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#6B8CA9
Scanda (SW 6529)
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#6A8AA4
Sporty Blue (SW 6522)
ΔE - 7.25 (92.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 688CCC similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #688CCC to Farrow & Ball

#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#4280B8
Pea Flower Tea (CB12)
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 15.04 (85.0% similar)
#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 15.05 (85.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#688CCC 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



688CCC
Glaucous*

CCA868
Light French Beige*


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 #688CCC?

Color that best contrast with #688CCC is #CCA868, color name is Light French Beige*
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 #688CCC?

Complementary or Opposite color for #688CCC is #CCA868, color name is Light French Beige*.





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