#696767 Hex Color
Grey without the drama
#696767 is a mid-tone grey with a barely-there warm undertone. Its low saturation keeps it neutral and ashy, which suits UI backgrounds, typography, and minimal product design. Treat it as a supporting tone rather than a hero; against pure white it can read flat, so pair it with rust or deep green for depth. White text on #696767 reaches about 5.6:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #696767
What is #696767 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #696767 is rgb(105, 103, 103), in HSL hsl(0, 1%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 2%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #696767?
#696767 flatters muted earth tones like terracotta and olive, where its neutrality lets the warmer color lead. It also deepens nicely against off-whites and pale woods in architectural palettes.
Is #696767 readable on white or black?
#696767 has a 5.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.73:1 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.