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#686868 Hex Code

Color Name: Dim Gray

What is hex #686868 Color?

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The color name of hex code #686868 is Dim Gray. The RGB values are (104, 104, 104) which means it is composed of 33% red, 33% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:59. In the HSV/HSB scale, #686868 has a hue of 359°, 0% saturation and a brightness value of 41%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.

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Hex #686868 Color Codes

Color NameDim Gray
RGB Values(104, 104, 104)
CMYK Values(0%, 0%, 0%, 59%)
HSV/HSB Values(359°, 0%, 41%)
Closest Web Safe#666666
Inverse Color#979797 [Spanish Gray]
Closest Pantone®Cool Gray 10 C
Closest RAL7005 [Mouse grey]
Complementary Color#686868 [Dim Gray]
#686868 Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#686868
Desaturated#686868
Weighted Average (Most Common)#686868
Weighted Average (Luma)#686868
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#A5A5A5

Hex #686868 Color Palettes

686868 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary color palette of 686868. Complementary color is 686868

Complementary Palette

The complement of #686868 is #686868 which is called Dim Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #686868 color is offered by #686868. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

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Analogous color palette with (686868, 686868 and 686868)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #686868 are #686868 and #686868, called Dim Gray and Dim Gray, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #686868 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

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Split Complementary color palette with (686868, 686868 and 686868)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #686868 are #686868 (Dim Gray) and #686868 (Dim Gray). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

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Triadic color palette with (686868, 686868 and 686868)

Triadic Palette

#686868 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #686868 (Dim Gray) and #686868 (Dim Gray) along with #686868, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

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Tetradic color palette with (686868, 686868, 686868 and 686868)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #686868 has #686868 (Dim Gray), #686868 (Dim Gray) and #686868 (Dim Gray). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.

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Square color palette with (686868, 686868, 686868 and 686868)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #686868 contains #686868 (Dim Gray), #686868 (Dim Gray) and #686868 (Dim Gray). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

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Hex #686868 Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #686868 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

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Tints, Tones & Shades of 686868 Color

Tints

  • Transparent 868686868686
  • Transparent 959595959595
  • Transparent A4A4A4A4A4A4
  • Transparent B4B4B4B4B4B4
  • Transparent C3C3C3C3C3C3
  • Transparent D2D2D2D2D2D2
  • Transparent E1E1E1E1E1E1
  • Transparent F0F0F0F0F0F0

Tones

  • Transparent 6D6D6D6D6D6D
  • Transparent 6F6F6F6F6F6F
  • Transparent 727272727272
  • Transparent 747474747474
  • Transparent 767676767676
  • Transparent 797979797979
  • Transparent 7B7B7B7B7B7B
  • Transparent 7E7E7E7E7E7E

Shades

  • Transparent 535353535353
  • Transparent 494949494949
  • Transparent 3E3E3E3E3E3E
  • Transparent 343434343434
  • Transparent 2A2A2A2A2A2A
  • Transparent 1F1F1F1F1F1F
  • Transparent 151515151515
  • Transparent 0A0A0A0A0A0A

#686868 Color Patterns

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    #686868 Leaves Pattern

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    #686868 Houndstooth Pattern

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    #686868 Trellis Pattern

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    #686868 Plaid Pattern


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