#696886 Hex Color
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#696886 is a dark, dusty purple weighed down with gray. Its muted, ashy character makes it a steady pick for dark mode backgrounds and moody brand palettes where brighter violets would shout. It flatters muted gold and warm ochre accents. White text reads clearly over this hex code at about 5.4:1, enough for AA body copy.
Questions about #696886
What is #696886 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #696886 is rgb(105, 104, 134), in HSL hsl(242, 13%, 47%) and in CMYK 22%, 22%, 0%, 47%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #696886?
Warm muted golds and dusty ochres lift #6968886's gray undertones and add gentle contrast. It also sits well beside cream or dusty rose, which keep the palette soft instead of fighting its low saturation.
Is #696886 readable on white or black?
#696886 has a 5.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.92:1 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.