#696E8E Hex Color
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#696e8e is a dusty, unsaturated indigo that feels both cool and grounded. Its muted quality makes it an effective neutral for modern UI backgrounds, offering a calmer alternative to standard grays. Because it meets WCAG AA standards, small white body text remains readable against this shade. Pair it with soft cream or pale coral to prevent the color from feeling too dim or gloomy in your interface.
Questions about #696e8e
What is #696e8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #696e8e is rgb(105, 110, 142), in HSL hsl(232, 15%, 48%) and in CMYK 26%, 23%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #696e8e?
#696e8e works best alongside soft, warm tones that balance its inherent coolness. Try pairing this dusty indigo with cream or pale coral to prevent the overall interface from feeling too dim, dark, or gloomy.
Is #696e8e readable on white or black?
#696e8e has a 4.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.22:1 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.