Grayish Red

The color #686565 is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 101, 101 and HSL values of 0°, 1%, 40%.

Color Values for #686565

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HEX:
#686565
RGB:
rgb(104,101,101) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,1%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 3%, 3%, 59%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686565

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686565. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

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

Contrast Analysis for #686565

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 #686565

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686565

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

Complementary Colors for #686565

The complementary color for #686565 is #656767. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686565

The analogous colors for #686565 are #676566 and #676665. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686565

The triadic colors for #686565 are #656765 and #656567. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686565

These are the darker variations of #686565. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #535151 and #3E3D3D. This progression shows how #686565 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686565

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #868484 and #A4A3A3. This progression shows how #686565. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686565

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686565. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686565

Companies and brands that incorporate #686565 in their visual identity.

#686565 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686565. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686565 is a grayish red with RGB values of 104, 101, 101 and HSL values of 0°, 1%, 40%.

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