Grayish Blue

The color #685E7C is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 94, 124 and HSL values of 260°, 14%, 43%.

Color Values for #685E7C

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HEX:
#685E7C
RGB:
rgb(104,94,124) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(260,14%,43%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 24%, 0%, 51%) Copied!

Color Composition of #685E7C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #685E7C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 36.9%
Blue: 48.6%

Contrast Analysis for #685E7C

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 #685E7C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #685E7C

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

Complementary Colors for #685E7C

The complementary color for #685E7C is #737D5E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #685E7C

The analogous colors for #685E7C are #5E637D and #785E7D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #685E7C

The triadic colors for #685E7C are #7D695E and #5E7D69. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #685E7C

These are the darker variations of #685E7C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #534B63 and #3E384A. This progression shows how #685E7C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #685E7C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #867E96 and #A49EB0. This progression shows how #685E7C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #685E7C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #685E7C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #685E7C

Companies and brands that incorporate #685E7C in their visual identity.

#685E7C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #685E7C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #685E7C is a grayish blue with RGB values of 104, 94, 124 and HSL values of 260°, 14%, 43%.

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