Grayish Yellow

The color #686965 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 104, 105, 101 and HSL values of 75°, 2%, 40%.

Color Values for #686965

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HEX:
#686965
RGB:
rgb(104,105,101) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(75,2%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 0%, 4%, 59%) Copied!

Color Composition of #686965

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #686965. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 40.8%
Green: 41.2%
Blue: 39.6%

Contrast Analysis for #686965

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 #686965

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #686965

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

Complementary Colors for #686965

The complementary color for #686965 is #656468. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #686965

The analogous colors for #686965 are #686764 and #656864. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #686965

The triadic colors for #686965 are #646768 and #686467. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #686965

These are the darker variations of #686965. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #535451 and #3E3F3D. This progression shows how #686965 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #686965

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #868784 and #A4A5A3. This progression shows how #686965. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #686965

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #686965. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #686965

Companies and brands that incorporate #686965 in their visual identity.

#686965 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #686965. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #686965 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 104, 105, 101 and HSL values of 75°, 2%, 40%.

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