Grayish Red

The color #685C51 is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 92, 81 and HSL values of 29°, 12%, 36%.

Color Values for #685C51

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HEX:
#685C51
RGB:
rgb(104,92,81) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(29,12%,36%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 12%, 22%, 59%) Copied!

Color Composition of #685C51

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #685C51. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 36.1%
Blue: 31.8%

Contrast Analysis for #685C51

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 #685C51

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #685C51

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

Complementary Colors for #685C51

The complementary color for #685C51 is #515C67. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #685C51

The analogous colors for #685C51 are #675151 and #676651. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #685C51

The triadic colors for #685C51 are #51675B and #5B5167. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #685C51

These are the darker variations of #685C51. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #534A41 and #3E3731. This progression shows how #685C51 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #685C51

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #867D74 and #A49D97. This progression shows how #685C51. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #685C51

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #685C51. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #685C51

Companies and brands that incorporate #685C51 in their visual identity.

#685C51 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #685C51. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #685C51 is a grayish red with RGB values of 104, 92, 81 and HSL values of 29°, 12%, 36%.

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