#685C83 Hex Color
A dusty purple that keeps its distance
Somewhere between slate and faded plum, #685c83 is a muted purple with a clear gray cast. Its low saturation keeps things subdued, so it works best as a background or supporting tone rather than an accent. White text reads cleanly over it at about 6.1:1, past the WCAG AA bar. Use the hex code #685c83 when a palette needs a cool violet that won’t shout.
Questions about #685c83
What is #685c83 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #685c83 is rgb(104, 92, 131), in HSL hsl(258, 17%, 44%) and in CMYK 21%, 30%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #685c83?
Warm metallics like brass lift its gray undertone, and dusty rose keeps the palette soft. Cream works too, brightening the purple without fighting its cool base.
Is #685c83 readable on white or black?
#685c83 has a 6.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.44:1 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.