#685794 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This muted, dusty purple offers a grounded, inky character that avoids the brightness of standard violet. Because of its desaturated tone, #685794 functions best as a supporting color in palettes rather than a primary focus. It provides enough contrast to support white text comfortably. Pair this hex code with soft grays or off-whites to maintain a sophisticated, understated aesthetic in your UI design.
Questions about #685794
What is #685794 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #685794 is rgb(104, 87, 148), in HSL hsl(257, 26%, 46%) and in CMYK 30%, 41%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #685794 for UI design?
Use soft grays, off-whites, or muted creams to let #685794 function as a sophisticated anchor without overwhelming the interface. It also pairs effectively with charcoal text to maintain high readability while keeping a grounded, modern visual balance.
Is #685794 considered a warm or cool purple?
#685794 sits on the cooler end of the spectrum due to its desaturated, inky character that pulls away from warmer, more vibrant violet tones. Its muted nature makes it a neutral choice for interfaces requiring calm, professional, and understated color palettes.
Is #685794 readable on white or black?
#685794 has a 6.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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.