#686150 Color Information

Hex color code: #686150

A subtle orange shade, #686150 appears as (104, 97, 80) in RGB and (42°, 13%, 36%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameDark Olive Green
HEX
#686150
RGB
104, 97, 80
HSL
42°, 13%, 36%
CMYK
0%, 7%, 23%, 59%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #686150;
background-color: #686150;
border-color: #686150;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686150;
border: 2px solid #686150;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#686150]
text-[#686150]
border-[#686150]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686150]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686150, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686150; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #686150; 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 #686150; background-color: #68615015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #68615020; border-left: 4px solid #686150; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686150; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686150 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 97, 80

Red: 104 / Green: 97 / Blue: 80

HSL

42°, 13%, 36%

Hue: 42° / Saturation: 13% / Lightness: 36%

CMYK

0%, 7%, 23%, 59%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 7% / Yellow: 23% / Key: 59%

What color is #686150?

#686150 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686150 to RGB:

rgb(104, 97, 80)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686150 to HSL:

hsl(42, 13%, 36%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686150 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 7%, 23%, 59%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#686150 is a balanced orange color with RGB values of 104, 97, 80 and HSL of 42°, 13%, 36%. 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 #686150 is #505768, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #685550.

Use #686150 in CSS: color: #686150 or background-color: #686150. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686150

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.41:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686150?

#686150 is a balanced orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686150?

#686150 in RGB is (104, 97, 80) - 104 red, 97 green, and 80 blue.

How to use #686150 in CSS?

Use #686150 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686150?

#505768 (complementary), #685550 (analogous), and #3D382F (lighter shade) work well with #686150.