#685840 Color Information

Hex color code: #685840

The hex color #685840 is a soft orange with RGB values of (104, 88, 64) and HSL of (36°, 24%, 33%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Olive Green

HEX

#685840

RGB

104, 88, 64

HSL

36°, 24%, 33%

CMYK

0%, 15%, 38%, 59%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #685840;
background-color: #685840;
border-color: #685840;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #685840;
border: 2px solid #685840;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#685840]
text-[#685840]
border-[#685840]
shadow-[0_0_10px_685840]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #685840, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #685840; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #685840; 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 #685840; background-color: #68584015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #68584020; border-left: 4px solid #685840; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #685840; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #685840 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 88, 64

Red: 104 / Green: 88 / Blue: 64

HSL

36°, 24%, 33%

Hue: 36° / Saturation: 24% / Lightness: 33%

CMYK

0%, 15%, 38%, 59%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 15% / Yellow: 38% / Key: 59%

What color is #685840?

#685840 is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

405068

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #685840 to RGB:

rgb(104, 88, 64)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #685840 to HSL:

hsl(36, 24%, 33%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #685840 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 15%, 38%, 59%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft orange tone, #685840 has RGB (104, 88, 64) and HSL (36°, 24%, 33%). Known for evoking optimism and creativity, this orange-yellow hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #685840 is #405068, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #684440.

Use #685840 in CSS: color: #685840 or background-color: #685840. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #685840

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.06:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #685840?

#685840 is a soft orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #685840?

#685840 in RGB is (104, 88, 64) - 104 red, 88 green, and 64 blue.

How to use #685840 in CSS?

Use #685840 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #685840?

#405068 (complementary), #684440 (analogous), and #393023 (lighter shade) work well with #685840.