#685F50 Color Information

Hex color code: #685F50

The hex color #685F50 is a understated orange with RGB values of (104, 95, 80) and HSL of (38°, 13%, 36%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Olive Green

HEX

#685F50

RGB

104, 95, 80

HSL

38°, 13%, 36%

CMYK

0%, 9%, 23%, 59%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #685F50;
background-color: #685F50;
border-color: #685F50;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #685F50;
border: 2px solid #685F50;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#685F50]
text-[#685F50]
border-[#685F50]
shadow-[0_0_10px_685F50]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #685F50, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #685F50; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #685F50; 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 #685F50; background-color: #685F5015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #685F5020; border-left: 4px solid #685F50; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #685F50; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #685F50 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 95, 80

Red: 104 / Green: 95 / Blue: 80

HSL

38°, 13%, 36%

Hue: 38° / Saturation: 13% / Lightness: 36%

CMYK

0%, 9%, 23%, 59%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 9% / Yellow: 23% / Key: 59%

What color is #685F50?

#685F50 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

505968

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #685F50 to RGB:

rgb(104, 95, 80)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #685F50 to HSL:

hsl(38, 13%, 36%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #685F50 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 9%, 23%, 59%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral orange tone, #685F50 has RGB (104, 95, 80) and HSL (38°, 13%, 36%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #685F50 is #505968, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #685350.

Use #685F50 in CSS: color: #685F50 or background-color: #685F50. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #685F50

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.34:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #685F50?

#685F50 is a neutral orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #685F50?

#685F50 in RGB is (104, 95, 80) - 104 red, 95 green, and 80 blue.

How to use #685F50 in CSS?

Use #685F50 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #685F50?

#505968 (complementary), #685350 (analogous), and #3D372F (lighter shade) work well with #685F50.