#684F56 Hex Color
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Not a soft pastel, #684f56 is a dark, dusty pink with gray and plum undertones and very little saturation. It earns its keep as a supporting tone or background in moody layouts, where it stays warm and calm instead of loud. White text passes contrast checks on it, though the color can read muddy next to stark whites. The hex code #684f56 suits cosmetics, nightlife, and romance palettes.
Questions about #684f56
What is #684f56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #684f56 is rgb(104, 79, 86), in HSL hsl(343, 14%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 17%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #684f56?
sage, cream, and deep teal all flatter #684f56, because its grayed warmth lets those colors stand out without clashing. Skip bright pinks and neons, which make it look muddy.
Is #684f56 readable on white or black?
#684f56 has a 7.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.