#685B55 Color Information

Hex color code: #685B55

#685B55 is a muted orange color. In RGB it is (104, 91, 85), and in HSL it is (19°, 10%, 37%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Olive Green

HEX

#685B55

RGB

104, 91, 85

HSL

19°, 10%, 37%

CMYK

0%, 12%, 18%, 59%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #685B55;
background-color: #685B55;
border-color: #685B55;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #685B55;
border: 2px solid #685B55;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#685B55]
text-[#685B55]
border-[#685B55]
shadow-[0_0_10px_685B55]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #685B55, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #685B55; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #685B55; 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 #685B55; background-color: #685B5515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #685B5520; border-left: 4px solid #685B55; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #685B55; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

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Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #685B55 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 91, 85

Red: 104 / Green: 91 / Blue: 85

HSL

19°, 10%, 37%

Hue: 19° / Saturation: 10% / Lightness: 37%

CMYK

0%, 12%, 18%, 59%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 12% / Yellow: 18% / Key: 59%

What color is #685B55?

#685B55 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

556268

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #685B55 to RGB:

rgb(104, 91, 85)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #685B55 to HSL:

hsl(19, 10%, 37%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #685B55 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 12%, 18%, 59%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#685B55 is a subtle orange color with RGB values of 104, 91, 85 and HSL of 19°, 10%, 37%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #685B55 is #556268, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #685558.

Use #685B55 in CSS: color: #685B55 or background-color: #685B55. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #685B55

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.22:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #685B55?

#685B55 is a subtle orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #685B55?

#685B55 in RGB is (104, 91, 85) - 104 red, 91 green, and 85 blue.

How to use #685B55 in CSS?

Use #685B55 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #685B55?

#556268 (complementary), #685558 (analogous), and #3E3632 (lighter shade) work well with #685B55.