#687599 Hex Color

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A dusty, muted blue with a cool, ashy undertone, #687599 projects stability and restraint. Its low saturation makes it an excellent choice for corporate UI backgrounds where professionalism is key. Because it meets WCAG AA standards, black text remains legible on this surface. Pair it with soft cream or warm grey to keep the palette from feeling too chilly. The hex code for this color is #687599.

Questions about #687599

What is #687599 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #687599 is rgb(104, 117, 153), in HSL hsl(224, 19%, 50%) and in CMYK 32%, 24%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #687599?
#687599 works effectively with cream or warm grey to neutralize its naturally chilly presence. Using high-contrast, deep charcoal text ensures excellent readability while maintaining a sophisticated, stable aesthetic for professional UI designs.
Is #687599 readable on white or black?
#687599 has a 4.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.59:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.