#685e4e - Primitive color

A subdued, earthy taupe that blends warm brown with soft gray and a whisper of olive green. It feels grounded and weathered—like driftwood or a vintage leather jacket—radiating quiet sophistication rather than brightness. Mid-dark in value with low saturation, it serves as a calm neutral that cozy interiors and natural palettes favor. Pairs beautifully with cream, rust, muted mustard, deep navy, or olive tones to create layered, timeless schemes for walls, textiles, or design accents.

color #685e4e

#685e4e color RGB value is 104, 94, 78, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.0962, 0.250, 0.592. Alternative names for that color are: primitive, gray, dimgray, soya bean, shadow, green.

Color Conversion

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Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
104, 94, 78
rgb(104, 94, 78)
CMYK
0.00, 0.0962, 0.250, 0.592
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sRGB
0.408, 0.369, 0.306
rgb(40.8% 36.9% 30.6%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.397, 0.369, 0.313
color(a98-rgb 0.397 0.369 0.313)
HCT
82.9, 9.16, 40.4
color(--hct 82.9 6.31% 40.4%)
HSL
36.9, 14.3, 35.7
hsl(36.9 14.3% 35.7%)
HSV
36.9, 25.0, 40.8
color(--hsv 36.9 25% 40.8%)
HWB
36.9, 30.6, 59.2
hwb(36.9 30.6% 59.2%)
Lab
40.5, 2.05, 10.8
lab(40.5 2.05 10.8)
P3
0.401, 0.370, 0.313
color(display-p3 0.401 0.37 0.313)
XYZ D50
0.114, 0.116, 0.0672
color(xyz-d50 0.114 0.116 0.067)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#685e4e
RGB:104 94 78
HSL:36.92deg 14.29% 35.69%
HEX:#4e5868
RGB:78 88 104
HSL:216.92deg 14.29% 35.69%

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