Grayish Red

The color #685D59 is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 93, 89 and HSL values of 16°, 8%, 38%.

Color Values for #685D59

Below are the different color format representations for #685D59. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#685D59
RGB:
rgb(104,93,89) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(16,8%,38%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 11%, 14%, 59%) Copied!

Color Composition of #685D59

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #685D59. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 36.5%
Blue: 34.9%

Contrast Analysis for #685D59

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 #685D59

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #685D59

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

Complementary Colors for #685D59

The complementary color for #685D59 is #596569. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #685D59

The analogous colors for #685D59 are #69595D and #696559. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #685D59

The triadic colors for #685D59 are #59695D and #5D5969. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #685D59

These are the darker variations of #685D59. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #534A47 and #3E3835. This progression shows how #685D59 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #685D59

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #867D7A and #A49E9B. This progression shows how #685D59. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #685D59

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #685D59. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #685D59

Companies and brands that incorporate #685D59 in their visual identity.

#685D59 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #685D59. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #685D59 is a grayish red with RGB values of 104, 93, 89 and HSL values of 16°, 8%, 38%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #685D59 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.