#688C8C Hex Code
Color Name: Steel Teal
What is hex #688C8C Color?
The color name of hex code #688C8C is Steel Teal. The RGB values are (104, 140, 140) which means it is composed of
27% red, 36% green and 36% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:26 M:0 Y:0 K:45. In the HSV/HSB scale, #688C8C has a hue of 180°, 26% saturation and a brightness value of 55%.
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 #688C8C Color Codes
| Color Name | Steel Teal |
| RGB Values | (104, 140, 140) |
| CMYK Values | (26%, 0%, 0%, 45%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (180°, 26%, 55%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #669999 |
| Inverse Color | #977373 [Bazaar] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7544 C |
| Closest RAL | 5014 [Pigeon blue] |
| Complementary Color | #8C6868 [Mauve Taupe] |
| #688C8C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #808080 |
| Desaturated | #7A7A7A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #818181 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #848484 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B8B8B8 |
Hex #688C8C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #688C8C is #8C6868 which is called Mauve Taupe. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #688C8C color is offered by #8C6868. 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 #688C8C are #687A8C and #688C7A, called Slate Gray and Xanadu, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #688C8C 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 #688C8C are #8C687A (Antique Fuchsia) and #8C7A68 (Shadow). 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
#688C8C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8C688C (French Lilac) and #8C8C68 (Moss Green) along with #688C8C, 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 #688C8C has #8C688C (French Lilac), #8C6868 (Mauve Taupe) and #688C68 (Russian Green). 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 #688C8C contains #7A688C (Chinese Violet), #8C6868 (Mauve Taupe) and #7A8C68 (Camouflage Green). 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 #688C8C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #688C8C 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 688C8C Color
Tints
86A3A3- 95AFAF
- A4BABA
- B4C6C6
- C3D1D1
- D2DDDD
- E1E8E8
- F0F4F4
Tones
- 6D8A8A
- 6F8888
- 728787
- 748686
- 768585
- 798484
- 7B8282
- 7E8181
Shades
- 537070
- 496262
- 3E5454
- 344646
- 2A3838
- 1F2A2A
- 151C1C
- 0A0E0E
#688C8C Color Patterns
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#688C8C Gingham Checks
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#688C8C Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#688C8C Polka Dots Pattern
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#688C8C Honeycomb Pattern
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#688C8C Leaves Pattern
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#688C8C Houndstooth Pattern
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#688C8C Trellis Pattern
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#688C8C 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.
