#696463 Hex Color
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#696463 is a mid-dark grey with a faint warm undertone. It reads neutral and restrained, so it works best as a supporting tone behind stronger accents. White text passes AA on it at about 5.8:1 contrast, which makes it a safe choice for UI backgrounds and body text. Pair it with dusty blue or muted olive for a calm, practical palette.
Questions about #696463
What is #696463 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #696463 is rgb(105, 100, 99), in HSL hsl(10, 3%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 6%, 59%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #696463?
#696463 pairs well with dusty blue, muted olive, and soft cream for a calm palette. For contrast, a warm accent like terracotta keeps the combination from feeling flat.
Is #696463 readable on white or black?
#696463 has a 5.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.60:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.