Grayish Purple

The color #685C73 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 92, 115 and HSL values of 271°, 11%, 41%.

Color Values for #685C73

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HEX:
#685C73
RGB:
rgb(104,92,115) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(271,11%,41%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(10%, 20%, 0%, 55%) Copied!

Color Composition of #685C73

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #685C73. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 36.1%
Blue: 45.1%

Contrast Analysis for #685C73

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 #685C73

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #685C73

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

Complementary Colors for #685C73

The complementary color for #685C73 is #68745D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #685C73

The analogous colors for #685C73 are #5D5D74 and #745D74. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #685C73

The triadic colors for #685C73 are #74695D and #5D7469. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #685C73

These are the darker variations of #685C73. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #534A5C and #3E3745. This progression shows how #685C73 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #685C73

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #867D8F and #A49DAB. This progression shows how #685C73. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #685C73

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #685C73. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #685C73

Companies and brands that incorporate #685C73 in their visual identity.

#685C73 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #685C73. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #685C73 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 104, 92, 115 and HSL values of 271°, 11%, 41%.

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