#686B74 Hex Code
Color Name: Dim Gray
What is hex #686B74 Color?
The color name of hex code #686B74 is Dim Gray. The RGB values are (104, 107, 116) which means it is composed of
32% red, 33% green and 35% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:10 M:8 Y:0 K:55. In the HSV/HSB scale, #686B74 has a hue of 225°, 10% saturation and a brightness value of 45%.
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 #686B74 Color Codes
| Color Name | Dim Gray |
| RGB Values | (104, 107, 116) |
| CMYK Values | (10%, 8%, 0%, 55%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (225°, 10%, 45%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #97948B [Philippine Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 424 C |
| Closest RAL | 7005 [Mouse grey] |
| Complementary Color | #747168 [Dark Silver] |
| #686B74 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #6D6D6D |
| Desaturated | #6E6E6E |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #6B6B6B |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #6B6B6B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A8A8A8 |
Hex #686B74 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #686B74 is #747168 which is called Dark Silver. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #686B74 color is offered by #747168. 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 #686B74 are #6B6874 and #687174, called Dim Gray and Nickel, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #686B74 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 #686B74 are #746B68 (Dark Silver) and #717468 (Dark Silver). 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
#686B74 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #74686B (Dark Silver) and #6B7468 (Dark Silver) along with #686B74, 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 #686B74 has #74686B (Dark Silver), #747168 (Dark Silver) and #687471 (Nickel). 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 #686B74 contains #746871 (Old Lavender), #747168 (Dark Silver) and #68746B (Dark Silver). 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 #686B74 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #686B74 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 686B74 Color
Tints
868990- 95979E
- A4A6AC
- B4B5BA
- C3C4C7
- D2D3D5
- E1E1E3
- F0F0F1
Tones
- 6D6F76
- 6F7178
- 727379
- 74767A
- 76787B
- 797A7C
- 7B7C7E
- 7E7E7F
Shades
- 53565D
- 494B51
- 3E4046
- 34363A
- 2A2B2E
- 1F2023
- 151517
- 0A0B0C
#686B74 Color Patterns
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#686B74 Gingham Checks
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#686B74 Honeycomb Pattern
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#686B74 Houndstooth Pattern
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#686B74 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.
