#678196 Hex Color
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#678196 is a muted, ashy blue with low saturation and a matte, slightly gray finish. Its restrained tone suggests calm, responsibility, and reliability, making it useful for finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting color with warm white or charcoal; black text achieves about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #678196.
Questions about #678196
What is #678196 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #678196 is rgb(103, 129, 150), in HSL hsl(207, 19%, 50%) and in CMYK 31%, 14%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #678196?
#678196 pairs well with warm white, charcoal, and muted terracotta, balancing its cool gray-blue base in interfaces, editorial layouts, and professional brand palettes without overpowering the color’s restrained character.
Does #678196 look warm or cool?
#678196 reads as a cool color because its blue base is softened by low saturation and a gray cast, giving it a quiet, responsible mood that suits finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces.
Is #678196 readable on white or black?
#678196 has a 4.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.15:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.