Grayish Purple

The color #685B70 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 91, 112 and HSL values of 277°, 10%, 40%.

Color Values for #685B70

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HEX:
#685B70
RGB:
rgb(104,91,112)
HSL:
hsl(277,10%,40%)
CMYK:
cmyk(7%, 19%, 0%, 56%)

Color Composition of #685B70

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #685B70. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 35.7%
Blue: 43.9%

Contrast Analysis for #685B70

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 #685B70

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #685B70

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

Complementary Colors for #685B70

The complementary color for #685B70 is #64705C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #685B70

The analogous colors for #685B70 are #5E5C70 and #705C6E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #685B70

The triadic colors for #685B70 are #70685C and #5C7068. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #685B70

These are the darker variations of #685B70. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #53495A and #3E3743. This progression shows how #685B70 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #685B70

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #867C8D and #A49DA9. This progression shows how #685B70. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #685B70

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #685B70. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #685B70

Companies and brands that incorporate #685B70 in their visual identity.

#685B70 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #685B70. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #685B70 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 104, 91, 112 and HSL values of 277°, 10%, 40%.

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