Grayish Orange

The color #686257 is a grayish orange that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 98, 87 and HSL values of 39°, 9%, 37%.

Color Values for #686257

Below are the different color format representations for #686257. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#686257
RGB:
rgb(104,98,87)
HSL:
hsl(39,9%,37%)
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 6%, 16%, 59%)

Color Composition of #686257

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686257. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 38.4%
Blue: 34.1%

Contrast Analysis for #686257

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 #686257

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686257

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

Complementary Colors for #686257

The complementary color for #686257 is #565C67. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686257

The analogous colors for #686257 are #675856 and #646756. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686257

The triadic colors for #686257 are #566761 and #615667. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686257

These are the darker variations of #686257. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #534E46 and #3E3B34. This progression shows how #686257 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686257

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #868179 and #A4A19A. This progression shows how #686257. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686257

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686257. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686257

Companies and brands that incorporate #686257 in their visual identity.

#686257 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686257. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686257 is a grayish orange with RGB values of 104, 98, 87 and HSL values of 39°, 9%, 37%.

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