#685D98 Color Information

Hex color code: #685D98

The hex color #685D98 is a subtle blue with RGB values of (104, 93, 152) and HSL of (251°, 24%, 48%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#685D98

RGB

104, 93, 152

HSL

251°, 24%, 48%

CMYK

32%, 39%, 0%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #685D98;
background-color: #685D98;
border-color: #685D98;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #685D98;
border: 2px solid #685D98;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#685D98]
text-[#685D98]
border-[#685D98]
shadow-[0_0_10px_685D98]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #685D98, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #685D98; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #685D98; 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 #685D98; background-color: #685D9815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #685D9820; border-left: 4px solid #685D98; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #685D98; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #685D98 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 93, 152

Red: 104 / Green: 93 / Blue: 152

HSL

251°, 24%, 48%

Hue: 251° / Saturation: 24% / Lightness: 48%

CMYK

32%, 39%, 0%, 40%

Cyan: 32% / Magenta: 39% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 40%

What color is #685D98?

#685D98 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8D985D

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #685D98 to RGB:

rgb(104, 93, 152)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #685D98 to HSL:

hsl(251, 24%, 48%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #685D98 to CMYK:

cmyk(32%, 39%, 0%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate blue tone, #685D98 has RGB (104, 93, 152) and HSL (251°, 24%, 48%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #685D98 is #8D985D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #5D7098.

Use #685D98 in CSS: color: #685D98 or background-color: #685D98. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #685D98

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.61:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #685D98?

#685D98 is a delicate blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #685D98?

#685D98 in RGB is (104, 93, 152) - 104 red, 93 green, and 152 blue.

How to use #685D98 in CSS?

Use #685D98 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #685D98?

#8D985D (complementary), #5D7098 (analogous), and #474068 (lighter shade) work well with #685D98.