#687C5E Hex Code
Color Name: Axolotl
What is hex #687C5E Color?
The color name of hex code #687C5E is Axolotl. The RGB values are (104, 124, 94) which means it is composed of
32% red, 39% green and 29% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:16 M:0 Y:24 K:51. In the HSV/HSB scale, #687C5E has a hue of 100°, 24% saturation and a brightness value of 49%.
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 #687C5E Color Codes
| Color Name | Axolotl |
| RGB Values | (104, 124, 94) |
| CMYK Values | (16%, 0%, 24%, 51%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (100°, 24%, 49%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #9783A1 [Deep Amethyst] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5615 C |
| Closest RAL | 6011 [Reseda green] |
| Complementary Color | #725E7C [Old Lavender] |
| #687C5E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #6B6B6B |
| Desaturated | #6D6D6D |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #737373 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #767676 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #AFAFAF |
Hex #687C5E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #687C5E is #725E7C which is called Old Lavender. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #687C5E color is offered by #725E7C. 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 #687C5E are #5E7C63 and #777C5E, called Axolotl and Camouflage Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #687C5E 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 #687C5E are #635E7C (Dark Electric Blue) and #7C5E77 (Old Lavender). 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
#687C5E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #5E687C (Dark Electric Blue) and #7C5E68 (Deep Taupe) along with #687C5E, 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 #687C5E has #5E687C (Dark Electric Blue), #725E7C (Old Lavender) and #7C725E (Shadow). 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 #687C5E contains #5E777C (AuroMetalSaurus), #725E7C (Old Lavender) and #7C635E (Deep Taupe). 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 #687C5E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #687C5E 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 687C5E Color
Tints
86967E- 95A38E
- A4B09E
- B4BEAF
- C3CBBF
- D2D8CF
- E1E5DF
- F0F2EF
Tones
- 6D7D65
- 6F7D68
- 727E6C
- 747E6F
- 767E72
- 797F76
- 7B7F79
- 7E807D
Shades
- 53634B
- 495742
- 3E4A38
- 343E2F
- 2A3226
- 1F251C
- 151913
- 0A0C09
#687C5E Color Patterns
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#687C5E Gingham Checks
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#687C5E Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#687C5E Polka Dots Pattern
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#687C5E Honeycomb Pattern
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#687C5E Leaves Pattern
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#687C5E Houndstooth Pattern
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#687C5E Trellis Pattern
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#687C5E 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.
