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HEX 688CFA - #688CFA, RGB(104,140,250) Color


Color Name: Cornflower Blue*
Hex Color Code: #688CFA
RGB Color Code: RGB(104, 140, 250)
CMYK Values*: 58.4%, 44.0%, 0.0%, 2.0%



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What color is 688CFA?

The RGB color code for color number #688CFA is RGB(104, 140, 250). In the RGB color model, #688CFA has a red value of 104, a green value of 140, and a blue value of 250. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 58.4% cyan, 44.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 2.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 225.2° (degrees), 93.6 % saturation, and 69.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #688CFA has a hue of 225.2° (degrees), 58.4 % saturation and 98.0 % brightness/value.



Color 688CFA is cool or warm?

Color 688CFA is a cool color.



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

688CFA has an LRV of nearly 29. 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

#688CFA

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #688CFA with dark and light Color




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

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


RGBA / RGB

RGB(104, 140, 250)
Red
104 (40.8%)
Green
140 (54.9%)
Blue
250 (98.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
58.40%
Magenta
44.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
1.96%

HSL

HSL(225.21deg, 93.6 %, 69.4 %)

Hue
225.21°
Saturation
93.59 %.
Lightness
69.41 %.

RYB

RYB(16, 8, 108)
Red
16 (6.5%)
Yellow
8 (3.3%)
Blue
108 (42.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
225.21°
Saturation
58.40 %.
Brightness / Value
98.04 %.

HWB

H: 225.21°

W: 40.78 %

B: 1.96 %

XYZ

X : 32.34

Y : 28.6

Z : 94.26

YXY

Y1 : 28.6

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.18

CMY

C : 59.22%

M : 45.10%

Y : 1.96%


LRV

~ 28.6 %

Munsell Color System

7PB 5.9/13.5

CIE-Lab

L : 60.43

A : 19.64

B : -58.84

CIE-Lch

L : 60.43

C : 62.03

H : 288.46

CIE-Luv

L : 60.43

U : -18.84

V : -96.17

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.48

A : 14.36

B : -67.06






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #688CFA

Here are the colors similar to 688CFA. 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.

#6495ED
Cornflower Blue
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#468FEA
Moroccan Blue
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)
#779ECB
Dark Pastel Blue
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)
#6699CC
Blue Gray
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 688CFA.

#5F8DDA
PANTONE 2129 C
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#5C88DA
PANTONE 2718 C
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#7A93DC
PANTONE 2123 C
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#5E93DB
PANTONE 2381 C
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 688CFA.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 688CFA.



Paint color for Hex #688CFA

Here are the paint colors similar to 688CFA. 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.


Benjamin Moore

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

#6E94CC
Brazilian Blue (817)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#6289C6
Blue Lapis (2067-40)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#5F8EC2
Waterloo (CSP-555)
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)
#6B8DB3
Blue Dragon (810)
ΔE - 7.31 (92.7% similar)


Valspar

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

#6E92C8
Blue Shock (4005-10B)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#7893BF
Enchanted Evening (4003-8A)
ΔE - 7.05 (92.9% similar)
#769BC1
Paradise Found (8002-45D)
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)
#5985C0
Cobalt Glow (8001-45F)
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color 688CFA similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #688CFA to Behr

#6389C6
Integrity (P530-5)
ΔE - 5.87 (94.1% similar)
#6B8FBF
Lapis Lazuli (HDC-MD-02)
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#6E8DBB
Debutante Ball (MQ5-46)
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)
#5C92C5
Come Sail Away (MQ4-26)
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

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

#7498BE
Lobelia (SW 6809)
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)
#6487B0
Perfect Periwinkle (SW 9065)
ΔE - 8.02 (92.0% similar)
#7C9AB5
Bluesy Note (SW 9064)
ΔE - 8.56 (91.4% similar)
#6B8CA9
Scanda (SW 6529)
ΔE - 8.60 (91.4% similar)


PPG Paints

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

#518FD1
Blue Dart (PPG1243-5)
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)
#729CC2
Blue Promise (PPG1161-4)
ΔE - 7.54 (92.5% similar)
#8596D2
Mystic Iris (PPG1246-5)
ΔE - 7.65 (92.3% similar)
#7EA3D2
Boudoir Blue (PPG1244-4)
ΔE - 7.68 (92.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

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

#7896BA
Ocean City (DE 5879)
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)
#698EB3
Genteel Blue (DET 589)
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)
#5E81C1
Bodega Bay (DE 5893)
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)
#4A87CB
Safe Harbor (DE 5865)
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

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

#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)
#4280B8
Pea Flower Tea (CB12)
ΔE - 10.83 (89.2% similar)
#98ACBA
Kittiwake (307)
ΔE - 14.34 (85.7% similar)
#9EB6C8
Lulworth Blue (89)
ΔE - 14.77 (85.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#688CFA 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



688CFA
Cornflower Blue*

FAD668
Orange Yellow*


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 #688CFA?

Color that best contrast with #688CFA is #FAD668, color name is Orange Yellow*
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 #688CFA?

Complementary or Opposite color for #688CFA is #FAD668, color name is Orange Yellow*.





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