Color #685522 Color / Colour Code #685522
This page shows the hex color code for color #685522 (#685522). The colour is a orange tone with 51% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #685522 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#685522 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 14, 44, and 74 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 44, 164, and 284 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #685522
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 44 and saturation at 51%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 44 to 89 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 44 with its complement at 224 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #685522
Lightness variations at hue 44 and 51% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #685522
Design Use Cases for #685522
Balanced UI Color
At 51% saturation, #685522 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#685522 at 27% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its orange character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#685522 sits in the orange range (hue 44). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #685522 (hue 44) to its complement at hue 224. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 74. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #685522, #223468);
CSS Code for #685522
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About Color #685522 (#685522)
#685522 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 104 red, 85 green, and 34 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 44 degrees with 51% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #685522 is 85/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 67% yellow, and 59% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #685522 against white is 7.21:1 and against black is 2.91:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #223468 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #685522. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #683222 and #586822, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #685522?
- #685522 is Color #685522, a orange color (colour) with RGB(104, 85, 34), HSL(44, 51%, 27%), and CMYK(0%, 18%, 67%, 59%). Its perceived brightness is 85/255.
- Is #685522 accessible for text?
- Against white, #685522 has a contrast ratio of 7.21:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.91:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #685522?
- The complementary colour is #223468 (hue 224). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #683222 and #586822. The triadic palette adds #226855 and #552268 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #685522 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #685522; or rgb(104, 85, 34); or hsl(44, 51%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 44 51% 27%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.