#685BE3 Hex Color
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This saturated indigo is an intense, bold color that demands attention. Because of its high chroma, it works best as a sharp accent rather than a background. Pair it with soft, warm neutrals to keep the look balanced. White text creates excellent readability against this shade, meeting accessibility standards. The hex code for this electric indigo is #685be3.
Questions about #685be3
What is #685be3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #685be3 is rgb(104, 91, 227), in HSL hsl(246, 71%, 62%) and in CMYK 54%, 60%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair best with #685be3?
Because #685be3 is such a high-chroma indigo, it balances beautifully with soft cream or warm beige to ground its intensity. For a modern, high-contrast look, it also pops vividly against stark white or very dark charcoal backgrounds.
Is #685be3 readable on white or black?
#685be3 has a 5.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.19:1 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.