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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#685C7F — Plum
#685C7F is a mid-tone desaturated purple sitting at 261° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #685C7F
- f7f6f9
- dedbe5
- c6c0d1
- ada4bd
- 9589aa
- 7c6e96
- 655a7c
- 4f4660
- 393245
- 221e2a
- 0c0b0f
Color schemes using #685C7F
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#685C7F FAQ
What color is #685C7F?
#685C7F is a shade of plum in the purple family. It has a hue of 261 degrees, 16% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #685C7F?
#685C7F is rgb(104, 92, 127) in RGB, hsl(261, 16%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 28%, 0%, 50%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #685C7F?
White text on this background reaches 6.13:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.43:1.
What colors go well with #685C7F?
Its direct complement is #737F5C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7F7A5C and #617F5C gives you contrast without the vibration.