#684D5D color
The hex color #684D5D is a dark, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.8% red, 30.2% green and 36.5% blue (104, 77, 93).
Its hue angle is 324°, with 15% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 26% magenta, 11% yellow and 59% black.
The closest named color is Hibernation (#6F5166), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.48:1).
#684D5D color codes
| HEX | #684D5D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(104, 77, 93) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.8%, 30.2%, 36.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(324, 15%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(324, 26%, 41%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 26%, 11%, 59%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(36.06, 14.26, -4.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(36.06, 15.09, 340.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.339, 9.042, 11.554) | |
| Decimal | 6835549 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #684D5D, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #684D5D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #684D5D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #684D5D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4e525eProtanopia
no red cones#55565cDeuteranopia
no green cones#6c4d52Tritanopia
no blue cones#555555Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #684d5d; }
.text { color: #684d5d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #684d5d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(104 77 93 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #684d5d, #684d4f); }
Similar colors
#6f5166Hibernation#614051Eggplant#69444fWine Stain#64435fGrape Fizz#7b5867Royal Fig#625665Fedora#644348Plum Intended#654161Royal Plum
Questions
- What color is #684D5D?
- #684D5D is a dark, grayish rose, closest to the named color Hibernation. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #684D5D?
- The RGB value is 104, 77, 93: 104 red, 77 green and 93 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #684D5D?
- The complementary color is #4D6858, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #684D5D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.81:1 and white text 7.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.