Mauve Mystery Color – #685c61: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Mauve Mystery color hex code is #685c61, and it is composed of 41% red, 36% green and 38% blue.
Mauve Mystery is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 12% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.38:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Mauve Mystery color (#685c61) against light backgrounds.

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Mauve Mystery Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Mauve Mystery, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #685c61 |
| RGB | rgb(104,92,97) |
| HSL | hsl(335,6.1%,38.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 12, 7, 59 |
| HSV | 335, 12, 41 |
| RGB % | 41, 36, 38 |
| XYZ | 11.7, 11.5, 12.9 |
| LAB | 40.4, 5.6, -1 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 12% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.38 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.29 (fails WCAG AA) |
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