#696869 Hex Color
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The hex code #696869 is a muted, mid-dark gray with a dusty, ashy appearance and slight cool cast. Its restrained value suits professional interfaces, typography, and product design. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm white or pale wood rather than a dominant background. White text provides about 5.5:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #696869
What is #696869 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #696869 is rgb(105, 104, 105), in HSL hsl(300, 0%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 0%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #696869?
The muted cool cast of #696869 pairs well with warm white, pale wood, soft beige, and dusty blue, creating balanced contrast without harshness in interfaces, editorial layouts, and product design. Use lighter neutrals for spacious interfaces and stronger accents sparingly.
Is #696869 warm or cool?
#696869 reads as a cool, dusty gray with a slight ashy cast, though its near-neutral balance keeps the effect subtle. That restrained character works well for professional, technical, minimalist, and product-focused layouts.
Is #696869 readable on white or black?
#696869 has a 5.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.78:1 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.