Primitive Color – #685e4e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Primitive color hex code is #685e4e, and it is composed of 41% red, 37% green and 31% blue.
Primitive is a dark, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 25% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 6.36:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Primitive color (#685e4e) against light backgrounds.

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Primitive Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Primitive, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #685e4e |
| RGB | rgb(104,94,78) |
| HSL | hsl(37,14.3%,35.7%) |
| CMYK | 0, 10, 25, 59 |
| HSV | 37, 25, 41 |
| RGB % | 41, 37, 31 |
| XYZ | 11.1, 11.5, 8.8 |
| LAB | 40.4, 1.3, 10.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 25% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 6.36 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.3 (fails WCAG AA) |
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