Grayish Orange

The color #686559 is a grayish orange that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 101, 89 and HSL values of 48°, 8%, 38%.

Color Values for #686559

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HEX:
#686559
RGB:
rgb(104,101,89) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(48,8%,38%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 3%, 14%, 59%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686559

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686559. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 39.6%
Blue: 34.9%

Contrast Analysis for #686559

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 #686559

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686559

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

Complementary Colors for #686559

The complementary color for #686559 is #595C69. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686559

The analogous colors for #686559 are #695E59 and #646959. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686559

The triadic colors for #686559 are #596966 and #665969. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686559

These are the darker variations of #686559. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #535147 and #3E3D35. This progression shows how #686559 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686559

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #86847A and #A4A39B. This progression shows how #686559. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686559

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686559. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686559

Companies and brands that incorporate #686559 in their visual identity.

#686559 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686559. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686559 is a grayish orange with RGB values of 104, 101, 89 and HSL values of 48°, 8%, 38%.

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