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#685880 color code is #685880. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #685880.

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#685880 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #685880 is 0.1148. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.37:1 against white and 3.30:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#685880 on white6.37:1AA
The quick brown fox
#685880 on black3.30:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #6858806.37:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6858803.30:1AA Large

#685880 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #685880?+
The hex code for #685880 is #685880. In RGB it's rgb(104, 88, 128), and in HSL it's hsl(264, 19%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #685880?+
#685880 in RGB is (104, 88, 128). Written in CSS: rgb(104, 88, 128).
What is the CMYK value of #685880?+
#685880 converts to CMYK(19%, 31%, 0%, 50%) for print. Hex equivalent is #685880.
Is #685880 a warm or cool color?+
#685880 (#685880) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 264° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #685880 belong to?+
#685880 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 264°, 19%, 42% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #685880 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#685880 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.37:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #685880?+
The nearest Pantone match for #685880 (#685880) is 7668 C Dark Twilight, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #685880 in design

Practical guidance for using #685880 (#685880) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #685880 (#685880) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #685880 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #685880 (#685880) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#685880 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#685880 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.