#689EC4 Hex Color
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Not a vivid sky blue or a heavy navy, this muted steel tone sits between the two. #689ec4 reads dependable and low-key, which suits finance, healthcare, and government work. Its low saturation keeps it steady, and black text passes contrast checks on it at small sizes. Pair it with cream or warm sand, where it looks richer than beside plain white.
Questions about #689ec4
What is #689ec4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #689ec4 is rgb(104, 158, 196), in HSL hsl(205, 44%, 59%) and in CMYK 47%, 19%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #689ec4?
Warm neutrals like cream, sand, and terracotta balance its cool undertone best. Deep navy or charcoal also works when you want a darker, more grounded palette.
Is #689ec4 readable on white or black?
#689ec4 has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.27:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.