#697071 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy grey acts as a stable anchor for modern interfaces and architectural palettes. Because it is highly desaturated and mid-toned, it avoids the harshness of darker charcoals. The hex code for this color is #697071. It functions best as a supporting neutral that allows accent colors to pop, and white text maintains a compliant 5.1:1 contrast ratio against its surface.
Questions about #697071
What is #697071 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #697071 is rgb(105, 112, 113), in HSL hsl(187, 4%, 43%) and in CMYK 7%, 1%, 0%, 56%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What design style works best with #697071?
Because of its desaturated, mid-tone nature, #697071 excels in professional, minimalist, and architectural interfaces where a grounded aesthetic is required. It acts as an anchor that prevents vibrant accent colors from becoming visually overwhelming or chaotic on a screen.
Is #697071 readable on white or black?
#697071 has a 5.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.15:1 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.