#685D5A Color Information

Hex color code: #685D5A

The hex color #685D5A is a understated red with RGB values of (104, 93, 90) and HSL of (13°, 7%, 38%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Olive Green

HEX

#685D5A

RGB

104, 93, 90

HSL

13°, 7%, 38%

CMYK

0%, 11%, 13%, 59%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #685D5A;
background-color: #685D5A;
border-color: #685D5A;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #685D5A;
border: 2px solid #685D5A;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#685D5A]
text-[#685D5A]
border-[#685D5A]
shadow-[0_0_10px_685D5A]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #685D5A, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #685D5A; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #685D5A; 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 #685D5A; background-color: #685D5A15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #685D5A20; border-left: 4px solid #685D5A; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #685D5A; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #685D5A in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 93, 90

Red: 104 / Green: 93 / Blue: 90

HSL

13°, 7%, 38%

Hue: 13° / Saturation: 7% / Lightness: 38%

CMYK

0%, 11%, 13%, 59%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 13% / Key: 59%

What color is #685D5A?

#685D5A is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5A6568

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #685D5A to RGB:

rgb(104, 93, 90)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #685D5A to HSL:

hsl(13, 7%, 38%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #685D5A to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 11%, 13%, 59%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#685D5A is a understated red color with RGB values of 104, 93, 90 and HSL of 13°, 7%, 38%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #685D5A is #5A6568, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #685A5E.

Use #685D5A in CSS: color: #685D5A or background-color: #685D5A. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #685D5A

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.30:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #685D5A?

#685D5A is a understated red color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #685D5A?

#685D5A in RGB is (104, 93, 90) - 104 red, 93 green, and 90 blue.

How to use #685D5A in CSS?

Use #685D5A directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #685D5A?

#5A6568 (complementary), #685A5E (analogous), and #3F3837 (lighter shade) work well with #685D5A.