#68645B color
The hex color #68645B is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.8% red, 39.2% green and 35.7% blue (104, 100, 91).
Its hue angle is 42°, with 7% saturation and 38% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 12% yellow and 59% black.
The closest named color is Catch of the Day (#6C685E), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.89:1).
#68645B color codes
| HEX | #68645B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(104, 100, 91) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.8%, 39.2%, 35.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(42, 7%, 38%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(42, 12%, 41%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 59%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.48, -0.17, 5.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.48, 5.67, 91.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.154, 12.813, 11.728) | |
| Decimal | 6841435 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #68645B, 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 #68645B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.89:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #68645B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.89:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.56:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
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 #68645B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#66645aProtanopia
no red cones#67655bDeuteranopia
no green cones#6a6261Tritanopia
no blue cones#646464Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #68645b; }
.text { color: #68645b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #68645b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(104 100 91 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #68645b, #65685b); }
Similar colors
#6c685eCatch of the Day#6e6a5eArchaeology#6b6965Volcanic Rock#6a6b65Armoury#6d6c5fKnit Cardigan#746a5eGranite#67614fIvy Topiary#625c58Caveman
Closest common color name: Dim Gray.
Questions
- What color is #68645B?
- #68645B is a gray, closest to the named color Catch of the Day. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #68645B?
- The RGB value is 104, 100, 91: 104 red, 100 green and 91 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #68645B?
- The complementary color is #5B5F68, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #68645B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.56:1 and white text 5.89:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.