#687189 Hex Color

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Deep Larkspur is a dusty, unsaturated blue with a matte finish that reads as professional and restrained. Because of its muted, ashy quality, the hex code #687189 excels as a grounding neutral for corporate or tech-focused UI designs. It pairs well with crisp white text, which meets WCAG AA standards for readability, making it a reliable choice for large backgrounds or body elements.

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What is the hex code for Deep Larkspur?

Deep Larkspur is #687189. In RGB that is rgb(104, 113, 137), in HSL hsl(224, 14%, 47%) and in CMYK 24%, 18%, 0%, 46%.

Which color palettes complement the muted tone of #687189?

The unsaturated nature of Deep Larkspur pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like cream or sand to create visual balance. For a sharper contrast, use it alongside a crisp charcoal to emphasize its blue undertones and give the interface a modern, tech-focused edge.

Is Deep Larkspur readable on white or black?

Deep Larkspur has a 4.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.31:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.

#687189 Hex Color

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