#685046 Hex Color
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#685046 is a dark, muted brown with low saturation and a soft, ashy warmth. Its matte, shadowed quality suggests seriousness, reliability, and understated comfort. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in coffee, craft, organic, or vintage branding, or for moody backgrounds with lighter text. White text reaches about 7.4:1 contrast here.
Questions about #685046
What is #685046 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #685046 is rgb(104, 80, 70), in HSL hsl(18, 20%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 33%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #685046?
#685046 pairs well with cream, dusty sage, muted terracotta, and soft blue-gray, which add contrast without overpowering its subdued warmth. Use it as a supporting tone beside lighter neutrals or restrained accent colors.
Is #685046 readable on white or black?
#685046 has a 7.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.82:1 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.