Grayish Purple

The color #685E6F is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 94, 111 and HSL values of 275°, 8%, 40%.

Color Values for #685E6F

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HEX:
#685E6F
RGB:
rgb(104,94,111) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(275,8%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(6%, 15%, 0%, 56%) Copied!

Color Composition of #685E6F

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #685E6F. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 36.9%
Blue: 43.5%

Contrast Analysis for #685E6F

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 #685E6F

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #685E6F

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

Complementary Colors for #685E6F

The complementary color for #685E6F is #656E5E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #685E6F

The analogous colors for #685E6F are #5F5E6E and #6E5E6D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #685E6F

The triadic colors for #685E6F are #6E675E and #5E6E67. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #685E6F

These are the darker variations of #685E6F. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #534B59 and #3E3843. This progression shows how #685E6F darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #685E6F

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #867E8C and #A49EA9. This progression shows how #685E6F. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #685E6F

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #685E6F. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #685E6F

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#685E6F Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #685E6F. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #685E6F is a grayish purple with RGB values of 104, 94, 111 and HSL values of 275°, 8%, 40%.

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