#696E7D Hex Color
Storm-worn indigo with a grey edge
Somewhere between worn denim and a storm cloud, this muted indigo leans almost grey. #696e7d works best as a supporting tone, where its low saturation and dim lightness add weight without noise. White text on it clears AA contrast at about 5.1:1, so it suits dashboards, finance interfaces, and quiet dark mode backgrounds.
Questions about #696e7d
What is #696e7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #696e7d is rgb(105, 110, 125), in HSL hsl(225, 9%, 45%) and in CMYK 16%, 12%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #696e7d?
Soft peach, dusty blush, and pale gold lift #696e7d without fighting its muted character. Avoid saturated brights, which make it look muddy by comparison.
Is #696e7d readable on white or black?
#696e7d has a 5.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.12:1 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.