Blue

The color #685EA1 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 94, 161 and HSL values of 249°, 26%, 50%.

Color Values for #685EA1

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HEX:
#685EA1
RGB:
rgb(104,94,161) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(249,26%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(35%, 42%, 0%, 37%) Copied!

Color Composition of #685EA1

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #685EA1. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 36.9%
Blue: 63.1%

Contrast Analysis for #685EA1

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 #685EA1

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #685EA1

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

Complementary Colors for #685EA1

The complementary color for #685EA1 is #97A15E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #685EA1

The analogous colors for #685EA1 are #5E76A1 and #895EA1. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #685EA1

The triadic colors for #685EA1 are #A1685E and #5EA168. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #685EA1

These are the darker variations of #685EA1. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #534B81 and #3E3861. This progression shows how #685EA1 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #685EA1

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #867EB4 and #A49EC7. This progression shows how #685EA1. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #685EA1

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #685EA1. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #685EA1

Companies and brands that incorporate #685EA1 in their visual identity.

#685EA1 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #685EA1. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #685EA1 is a blue with RGB values of 104, 94, 161 and HSL values of 249°, 26%, 50%.

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