#685565 Color Information

Hex color code: #685565

A muted magenta shade, #685565 appears as (104, 85, 101) in RGB and (309°, 10%, 37%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#685565

RGB

104, 85, 101

HSL

309°, 10%, 37%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 3%, 59%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #685565;
background-color: #685565;
border-color: #685565;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #685565;
border: 2px solid #685565;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#685565]
text-[#685565]
border-[#685565]
shadow-[0_0_10px_685565]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #685565, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #685565; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #685565; 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 #685565; background-color: #68556515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #68556520; border-left: 4px solid #685565; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #685565; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #685565 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 85, 101

Red: 104 / Green: 85 / Blue: 101

HSL

309°, 10%, 37%

Hue: 309° / Saturation: 10% / Lightness: 37%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 3%, 59%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 3% / Key: 59%

What color is #685565?

#685565 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

556858

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #685565 to RGB:

rgb(104, 85, 101)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #685565 to HSL:

hsl(309, 10%, 37%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #685565 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 18%, 3%, 59%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#685565 is a subtle magenta color with RGB values of 104, 85, 101 and HSL of 309°, 10%, 37%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #685565 is #556858, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #615568.

Use #685565 in CSS: color: #685565 or background-color: #685565. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #685565

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.08:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #685565?

#685565 is a subtle magenta color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #685565?

#685565 in RGB is (104, 85, 101) - 104 red, 85 green, and 101 blue.

How to use #685565 in CSS?

Use #685565 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #685565?

#556858 (complementary), #615568 (analogous), and #3E323C (lighter shade) work well with #685565.