#686355 Color Information

Hex color code: #686355

A subtle orange shade, #686355 appears as (104, 99, 85) in RGB and (44°, 10%, 37%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameDark Olive Green
HEX
#686355
RGB
104, 99, 85
HSL
44°, 10%, 37%
CMYK
0%, 5%, 18%, 59%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #686355;
background-color: #686355;
border-color: #686355;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #686355;
border: 2px solid #686355;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#686355]
text-[#686355]
border-[#686355]
shadow-[0_0_10px_686355]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #686355, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #686355; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #686355; 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 #686355; background-color: #68635515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #68635520; border-left: 4px solid #686355; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #686355; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #686355 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

104, 99, 85

Red: 104 / Green: 99 / Blue: 85

HSL

44°, 10%, 37%

Hue: 44° / Saturation: 10% / Lightness: 37%

CMYK

0%, 5%, 18%, 59%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 18% / Key: 59%

What color is #686355?

#686355 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #686355 to RGB:

rgb(104, 99, 85)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #686355 to HSL:

hsl(44, 10%, 37%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #686355 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 5%, 18%, 59%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#686355 is a neutral orange color with RGB values of 104, 99, 85 and HSL of 44°, 10%, 37%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #686355 is #555A68, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #685955.

Use #686355 in CSS: color: #686355 or background-color: #686355. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #686355

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.50:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #686355?

#686355 is a neutral orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #686355?

#686355 in RGB is (104, 99, 85) - 104 red, 99 green, and 85 blue.

How to use #686355 in CSS?

Use #686355 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #686355?

#555A68 (complementary), #685955 (analogous), and #3E3B32 (lighter shade) work well with #686355.