#685A70 Color Information

Hex color code: #685A70

The hex color #685A70 is a neutral purple with RGB values of (104, 90, 112) and HSL of (278°, 11%, 40%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#685A70

RGB

104, 90, 112

HSL

278°, 11%, 40%

CMYK

7%, 20%, 0%, 56%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #685A70;
background-color: #685A70;
border-color: #685A70;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #685A70;
border: 2px solid #685A70;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#685A70]
text-[#685A70]
border-[#685A70]
shadow-[0_0_10px_685A70]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #685A70, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #685A70; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #685A70; 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 #685A70; background-color: #685A7015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #685A7020; border-left: 4px solid #685A70; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #685A70; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #685A70 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 90, 112

Red: 104 / Green: 90 / Blue: 112

HSL

278°, 11%, 40%

Hue: 278° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

7%, 20%, 0%, 56%

Cyan: 7% / Magenta: 20% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 56%

What color is #685A70?

#685A70 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

63715B

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #685A70 to RGB:

rgb(104, 90, 112)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #685A70 to HSL:

hsl(278, 11%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #685A70 to CMYK:

cmyk(7%, 20%, 0%, 56%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted purple tone, #685A70 has RGB (104, 90, 112) and HSL (278°, 11%, 40%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #685A70 is #63715B, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #5E5B71.

Use #685A70 in CSS: color: #685A70 or background-color: #685A70. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #685A70

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.29:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #685A70?

#685A70 is a muted purple color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #685A70?

#685A70 in RGB is (104, 90, 112) - 104 red, 90 green, and 112 blue.

How to use #685A70 in CSS?

Use #685A70 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #685A70?

#63715B (complementary), #5E5B71 (analogous), and #423947 (lighter shade) work well with #685A70.