#685e8b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #685e8b is composed of 40.8% red, 36.9% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 25.2% cyan, 32.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 253.3 degrees, a saturation of 19.3% and a lightness of 45.7%. #685e8b color hex could be obtained by blending #d0bcff with #000017. Closest websafe color is: #666699.

    • R 41
    • G 37
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 25
    • M 32
    • Y 0
    • K 45
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#685e8b color description : Mostly desaturated dark blue.

#685e8b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #685e8b has RGB values of R:104, G:94, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.25, M:0.32, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 6839947.

Hex triplet 685e8b #685e8b
RGB Decimal 104, 94, 139 rgb(104,94,139)
RGB Percent 40.8, 36.9, 54.5 rgb(40.8%,36.9%,54.5%)
CMYK 25, 32, 0, 45
HSL 253.3°, 19.3, 45.7 hsl(253.3,19.3%,45.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 253.3°, 32.4, 54.5
Web Safe 666699 #666699
CIE-LAB 42.479, 14.304, -23.477
XYZ 14.371, 12.812, 26.141
xyY 0.27, 0.24, 12.812
CIE-LCH 42.479, 27.491, 301.354
CIE-LUV 42.479, 2.138, -35.179
Hunter-Lab 35.795, 9.025, -18.243
Binary 01101000, 01011110, 10001011

Color Schemes with #685e8b

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Alternatives to #685e8b

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#685e8b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #685e8b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#685e8b;}
.background {background-color:#685e8b;}
.border {border:1px solid #685e8b;}

Shades and Tints of #685e8b

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #08070a is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #685e8b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #727079 is the less saturated color, while #3604e5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #685e8b is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #666666 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #66646d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5e6a94 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #616b8f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #696c74 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #626690 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #63668d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #68677c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population