Grayish Red

The color #685A59 is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 90, 89 and HSL values of 4°, 8%, 38%.

Color Values for #685A59

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HEX:
#685A59
RGB:
rgb(104,90,89) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(4,8%,38%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 13%, 14%, 59%) Copied!

Color Composition of #685A59

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #685A59. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 35.3%
Blue: 34.9%

Contrast Analysis for #685A59

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #685A59

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #685A59

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #685A59

The complementary color for #685A59 is #596869. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #685A59

The analogous colors for #685A59 are #695960 and #696259. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #685A59

The triadic colors for #685A59 are #59695A and #5A5969. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #685A59

These are the darker variations of #685A59. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #534847 and #3E3635. This progression shows how #685A59 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #685A59

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #867B7A and #A49C9B. This progression shows how #685A59. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #685A59

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #685A59. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #685A59

Companies and brands that incorporate #685A59 in their visual identity.

#685A59 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #685A59. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #685A59 is a grayish red with RGB values of 104, 90, 89 and HSL values of 4°, 8%, 38%.

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