#688296 Hex Color
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#688296 is a muted, dusty blue with gray undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its moderate lightness and low saturation create a calm, responsible feel suited to security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; black text also reaches about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #688296.
Questions about #688296
What is #688296 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #688296 is rgb(104, 130, 150), in HSL hsl(206, 18%, 50%) and in CMYK 31%, 13%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #688296?
Is #688296 readable on white or black?
#688296 has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.22:1 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.