#689095 Hex Color
A grounded dusty cyan with matte depth
This dusty cyan has a muted, matte appearance that feels grounded rather than bright. Because #689095 is highly unsaturated, it serves best as a supporting background tone for UI designs. Black text reads clearly against it, offering enough contrast for accessible body copy. Pair this shade with warm, sandy beiges or deep charcoals to avoid a washed-out look. The hex code for this color is #689095.
Questions about #689095
What is #689095 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #689095 is rgb(104, 144, 149), in HSL hsl(187, 18%, 50%) and in CMYK 30%, 3%, 0%, 42%.
Which color combinations work best with #689095?
To prevent #689095 from appearing washed out, pair it with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or warm, earthy sandy beige. These pairings balance the cool, dusty nature of the cyan with enough depth to maintain visual structure.
Is #689095 readable on white or black?
#689095 has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.01:1 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.