#685e5b - Bessie color

A muted, medium-dark taupe that sits between warm brown and gray, with soft, dusty red undertones. It reads like weathered leather or cocoa faded by sunlight—earthy, subdued and slightly vintage in character. The tone feels cozy, grounded and versatile for interiors, textiles or branding that aim for understated warmth. It pairs beautifully with cream, olive green, dusty blush, warm ochre or deep charcoal to create balanced, organic palettes with subtle contrast.

color #685e5b

#685e5b color RGB value is 104, 94, 91, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.0962, 0.125, 0.592. Alternative names for that color are: bessie, gray, dimgray, scorpion, outer space, violet.

Color Conversion

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Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
104, 94, 91
rgb(104, 94, 91)
CMYK
0.00, 0.0962, 0.125, 0.592
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sRGB
0.408, 0.369, 0.357
rgb(40.8% 36.9% 35.7%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.397, 0.369, 0.359
color(a98-rgb 0.397 0.369 0.359)
HCT
37.4, 4.50, 40.7
color(--hct 37.4 3.1% 40.7%)
HSL
13.8, 6.67, 38.2
hsl(13.8 6.67% 38.2%)
HSV
13.8, 12.5, 40.8
color(--hsv 13.8 12.5% 40.8%)
HWB
13.8, 35.7, 59.2
hwb(13.8 35.7% 59.2%)
Lab
40.8, 3.73, 3.26
lab(40.8 3.73 3.26)
P3
0.401, 0.370, 0.359
color(display-p3 0.401 0.37 0.359)
XYZ D50
0.118, 0.117, 0.0875
color(xyz-d50 0.118 0.117 0.088)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#685e5b
RGB:104 94 91
HSL:13.85deg 6.67% 38.24%
HEX:#5b6568
RGB:91 101 104
HSL:193.85deg 6.67% 38.24%

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