#68565E Hex Color
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Dusty mauve sits almost grey, with just enough pink to feel soft rather than flat. #68565e works best as a supporting tone or moody background, where it flatters sage green and cream. White text passes contrast checks on top of it, reading at about 6.8:1. It reads muted and calm, though it can turn muddy next to bright colors.
Questions about #68565e
What is #68565e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68565e is rgb(104, 86, 94), in HSL hsl(333, 9%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 10%, 59%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #68565e?
#68565e flatters muted, natural neighbors: sage green, warm cream, and charcoal all sit comfortably beside it. Avoid bright neons, which make its greyed pink undertone read muddy.
Is #68565e warm or cool?
#68565e leans warm thanks to its pink and brown undertones, but its heavy grey keeps the warmth subtle. The result feels closer to neutral than to a true warm pink.
Is #68565e readable on white or black?
#68565e has a 6.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.