#686E85 Hex Code
Color Name: AuroMetalSaurus
What is hex #686E85 Color?
The color name of hex code #686E85 is AuroMetalSaurus. The RGB values are (104, 110, 133) which means it is composed of
30% red, 32% green and 38% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:22 M:17 Y:0 K:48. In the HSV/HSB scale, #686E85 has a hue of 228°, 22% saturation and a brightness value of 52%.
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 #686E85 Color Codes
| Color Name | AuroMetalSaurus |
| RGB Values | (104, 110, 133) |
| CMYK Values | (22%, 17%, 0%, 48%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (228°, 22%, 52%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666699 |
| Inverse Color | #97917A [Artichoke] |
| Closest Pantone® | 444 C |
| Closest RAL | 4012 [Pearl blackberry] |
| Complementary Color | #857F68 [Shadow] |
| #686E85 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #747474 |
| Desaturated | #777777 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #6F6F6F |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #6E6E6E |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #AAAAAA |
Hex #686E85 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #686E85 is #857F68 which is called Shadow. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #686E85 color is offered by #857F68. 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.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #686E85 are #716885 and #687D85, called Old Lavender and AuroMetalSaurus, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #686E85 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.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #686E85 are #857168 (Shadow) and #7D8568 (Camouflage Green). 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.
Triadic Palette
#686E85 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #85686E (Mauve Taupe) and #6E8568 (Camouflage Green) along with #686E85, 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.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #686E85 has #85686E (Mauve Taupe), #857F68 (Shadow) and #68857F (AuroMetalSaurus). 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.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #686E85 contains #85687D (Old Lavender), #857F68 (Shadow) and #688571 (Smoke). 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.
Hex #686E85 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #686E85 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.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 686E85 Color
Tints
868B9D- 959AAA
- A4A8B6
- B4B7C2
- C3C5CE
- D2D4DA
- E1E2E7
- F0F1F3
Tones
- 6D7284
- 6F7384
- 727583
- 747783
- 767982
- 797B82
- 7B7C81
- 7E7E81
Shades
- 53586A
- 494D5D
- 3E4250
- 343743
- 2A2C35
- 1F2128
- 15161B
- 0A0B0D
#686E85 Color Patterns
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#686E85 Honeycomb Pattern
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#686E85 Houndstooth Pattern
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#686E85 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.