Grayish Blue

The color #685D83 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 93, 131 and HSL values of 257°, 17%, 44%.

Color Values for #685D83

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HEX:
#685D83
RGB:
rgb(104,93,131) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(257,17%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(21%, 29%, 0%, 49%) Copied!

Color Composition of #685D83

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #685D83. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 36.5%
Blue: 51.4%

Contrast Analysis for #685D83

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 #685D83

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #685D83

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

Complementary Colors for #685D83

The complementary color for #685D83 is #78835D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #685D83

The analogous colors for #685D83 are #5D6583 and #7B5D83. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #685D83

The triadic colors for #685D83 are #83685D and #5D8368. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #685D83

These are the darker variations of #685D83. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #534A69 and #3E384F. This progression shows how #685D83 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #685D83

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #867D9C and #A49EB5. This progression shows how #685D83. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #685D83

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #685D83. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #685D83

Companies and brands that incorporate #685D83 in their visual identity.

#685D83 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #685D83. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #685D83 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 104, 93, 131 and HSL values of 257°, 17%, 44%.

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