#690AC9 Hex Color
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#690ac9 is a strong violet with heavy saturation and little lightness, so it reads bold and slightly gloomy at once. The hex code works best as an accent or call to action, since large fills can feel loud. White text passes AA on it at about 8.4:1 contrast. It flatters muted golds and deep teal better than pastels.
Questions about #690ac9
What is #690ac9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #690ac9 is rgb(105, 10, 201), in HSL hsl(270, 91%, 41%) and in CMYK 48%, 95%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #690ac9?
#690ac9 pairs well with muted gold, deep teal, and warm grays, which tone down its intensity. Pastels tend to look washed out next to it, so keep pairings rich or desaturated.
Does #690ac9 read warm or cool?
#690ac9 reads cool because its blue undertone dominates, though the saturation keeps it energetic rather than calm. It suits moody, dark interface designs for that reason.
Is #690ac9 readable on white or black?
#690ac9 has a 8.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.