#689ABB Hex Color
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This dusty blue is desaturated and cool, offering a steady, professional quality for corporate branding. Because it is highly readable, #689abb works exceptionally well for UI text and functional backgrounds. It pairs nicely with crisp white for a clean look, though it can appear muted in large, solid blocks. Use this hex code when you need to convey reliability without the intensity of a primary blue.
Questions about #689abb
What is #689abb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #689abb is rgb(104, 154, 187), in HSL hsl(204, 38%, 57%) and in CMYK 44%, 18%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair best with #689abb?
Because #689abb is desaturated, it shines when paired with high-contrast neutrals like crisp white or light slate grays. For a modern corporate palette, combine it with a sharp charcoal to anchor the design and provide visual stability.
Is #689abb readable on white or black?
#689abb has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.92:1 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.