#688cb3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #688cb3 is composed of 40.8% red, 54.9% green and 70.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 41.9% cyan, 21.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.8% black. It has a hue angle of 211.2 degrees, a saturation of 33% and a lightness of 55.5%. #688cb3 color hex could be obtained by blending #d0ffff with #001967. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 41
    • G 55
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 42
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 30
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#688cb3 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#688cb3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #688cb3 has RGB values of R:104, G:140, B:179 and CMYK values of C:0.42, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 6851763.

Hex triplet 688cb3 #688cb3
RGB Decimal 104, 140, 179 rgb(104,140,179)
RGB Percent 40.8, 54.9, 70.2 rgb(40.8%,54.9%,70.2%)
CMYK 42, 22, 0, 30
HSL 211.2°, 33, 55.5 hsl(211.2,33%,55.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 211.2°, 41.9, 70.2
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 57.03, -2.206, -24.416
XYZ 23.222, 24.953, 46.238
xyY 0.246, 0.264, 24.953
CIE-LCH 57.03, 24.516, 264.837
CIE-LUV 57.03, -18.251, -36.721
Hunter-Lab 49.953, -4.437, -19.914
Binary 01101000, 10001100, 10110011

Color Schemes with #688cb3

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Alternatives to #688cb3

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#688cb3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #688cb3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#688cb3;}
.background {background-color:#688cb3;}
.border {border:1px solid #688cb3;}

Shades and Tints of #688cb3

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #030406 is the darkest color, while #f8f9fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #688cb3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8b8d90 is the less saturated color, while #2289f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #688cb3 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #868686 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #80878f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #848db4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #838cb8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6896a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7a8cb3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #798cb6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6892a7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population