#685478 Color Information

Hex color code: #685478

A understated purple shade, #685478 appears as (104, 84, 120) in RGB and (273°, 18%, 40%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#685478

RGB

104, 84, 120

HSL

273°, 18%, 40%

CMYK

13%, 30%, 0%, 53%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #685478;
background-color: #685478;
border-color: #685478;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #685478;
border: 2px solid #685478;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#685478]
text-[#685478]
border-[#685478]
shadow-[0_0_10px_685478]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #685478, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #685478; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #685478; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #685478; background-color: #68547815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #68547820; border-left: 4px solid #685478; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #685478; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #685478 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 84, 120

Red: 104 / Green: 84 / Blue: 120

HSL

273°, 18%, 40%

Hue: 273° / Saturation: 18% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

13%, 30%, 0%, 53%

Cyan: 13% / Magenta: 30% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 53%

What color is #685478?

#685478 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

647854

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #685478 to RGB:

rgb(104, 84, 120)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #685478 to HSL:

hsl(273, 18%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #685478 to CMYK:

cmyk(13%, 30%, 0%, 53%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced purple tone, #685478 has RGB (104, 84, 120) and HSL (273°, 18%, 40%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #685478 is #647854, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #555478.

Use #685478 in CSS: color: #685478 or background-color: #685478. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #685478

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.13:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #685478?

#685478 is a balanced purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #685478?

#685478 in RGB is (104, 84, 120) - 104 red, 84 green, and 120 blue.

How to use #685478 in CSS?

Use #685478 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #685478?

#647854 (complementary), #555478 (analogous), and #41344B (lighter shade) work well with #685478.