#685C38 Hex Code
Color Name: Mud
What is hex #685C38 Color?
The color name of hex code #685C38 is Mud. The RGB values are (104, 92, 56) which means it is composed of
41% red, 37% green and 22% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:12 Y:46 K:59. In the HSV/HSB scale, #685C38 has a hue of 45°, 46% saturation and a brightness value of 41%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #685C38 Color Codes
| Color Name | Mud |
| RGB Values | (104, 92, 56) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 12%, 46%, 59%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (45°, 46%, 41%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666633 |
| Inverse Color | #97A3C7 [Ceil] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7757 C |
| Closest RAL | 7008 [Khaki grey] |
| Complementary Color | #384468 [American Blue] |
| #685C38 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #545454 |
| Desaturated | #505050 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #5C5C5C |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #5C5C5C |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #9C9C9C |
Hex #685C38 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #685C38 is #384468 which is called American Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #685C38 color is offered by #384468. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #685C38 are #5C6838 and #684438, called Dark Olive Green and Deep Coffee, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #685C38 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #685C38 are #385C68 (Police Blue) and #443868 (American Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#685C38 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #38685C (Amazon) and #5C3868 (Imperial) along with #685C38, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #685C38 has #38685C (Amazon), #384468 (American Blue) and #683844 (Old Mauve). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #685C38 contains #386844 (Deep Moss Green), #384468 (American Blue) and #68385C (Halayà Úbe). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #685C38 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #685C38 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 685C38 Color
Tints
867D60- 958D74
- A49D88
- B4AE9C
- C3BEAF
- D2CEC3
- E1DED7
- F0EFEB
Tones
- 6D6346
- 6F674E
- 726A55
- 746E5C
- 767263
- 79756A
- 7B7972
- 7E7C79
Shades
- 534A2D
- 494027
- 3E3722
- 342E1C
- 2A2516
- 1F1C11
- 15120B
- 0A0906
#685C38 Color Patterns
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#685C38 Gingham Checks
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#685C38 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#685C38 Polka Dots Pattern
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#685C38 Honeycomb Pattern
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#685C38 Leaves Pattern
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#685C38 Houndstooth Pattern
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#685C38 Trellis Pattern
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#685C38 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
