#687589 Hex Color
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#687589 is a dusty, slate blue that leans heavily into grey. Its muted, matte finish works best as a neutral UI background or supporting tone in corporate branding. Because white text creates a 4.7:1 contrast ratio, it meets WCAG AA standards for body readability. Pair this hex code with warm, earthy tones to balance its natural coolness.
Questions about #687589
What is #687589 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #687589 is rgb(104, 117, 137), in HSL hsl(216, 14%, 47%) and in CMYK 24%, 15%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #687589?
#687589 functions best when balanced against warm, earthy tones to counteract its natural coolness. Try combining it with terracotta for a grounded, modern palette, or use sand and cream to soften its grey-leaning slate appearance.
Is #687589 readable on white or black?
#687589 has a 4.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.49:1 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.