Grayish Purple

The color #685B73 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 91, 115 and HSL values of 273°, 12%, 40%.

Color Values for #685B73

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HEX:
#685B73
RGB:
rgb(104,91,115) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(273,12%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(10%, 21%, 0%, 55%) Copied!

Color Composition of #685B73

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #685B73. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 35.7%
Blue: 45.1%

Contrast Analysis for #685B73

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 #685B73

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #685B73

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

Complementary Colors for #685B73

The complementary color for #685B73 is #65725A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #685B73

The analogous colors for #685B73 are #5B5A72 and #725A71. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #685B73

The triadic colors for #685B73 are #72675A and #5A7267. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #685B73

These are the darker variations of #685B73. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #53495C and #3E3745. This progression shows how #685B73 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #685B73

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #867C8F and #A49DAB. This progression shows how #685B73. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #685B73

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #685B73. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #685B73

Companies and brands that incorporate #685B73 in their visual identity.

#685B73 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #685B73. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #685B73 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 104, 91, 115 and HSL values of 273°, 12%, 40%.

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