Grayish Blue

The color #685C78 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 92, 120 and HSL values of 266°, 13%, 42%.

Color Values for #685C78

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HEX:
#685C78
RGB:
rgb(104,92,120) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(266,13%,42%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(13%, 23%, 0%, 53%) Copied!

Color Composition of #685C78

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #685C78. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 36.1%
Blue: 47.1%

Contrast Analysis for #685C78

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 #685C78

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #685C78

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

Complementary Colors for #685C78

The complementary color for #685C78 is #6D795D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #685C78

The analogous colors for #685C78 are #5D5F79 and #775D79. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #685C78

The triadic colors for #685C78 are #79695D and #5D7969. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #685C78

These are the darker variations of #685C78. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #534A60 and #3E3748. This progression shows how #685C78 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #685C78

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #867D93 and #A49DAE. This progression shows how #685C78. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #685C78

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #685C78. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #685C78

Companies and brands that incorporate #685C78 in their visual identity.

#685C78 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #685C78. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #685C78 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 104, 92, 120 and HSL values of 266°, 13%, 42%.

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