#69717D Hex Color
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#69717d is a muted blue-gray with ashy undertones and a matte, slightly inky finish. Its dark, restrained value suggests trust and control without feeling harsh. Use it as a supporting tone in finance, technology, healthcare, or government interfaces. White body text provides about 4.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA requirements. The hex code is #69717d.
Questions about #69717d
What is #69717d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #69717d is rgb(105, 113, 125), in HSL hsl(216, 9%, 45%) and in CMYK 16%, 10%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #69717d?
Does #69717d read as warm or cool?
#69717d reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue channel is higher than its red and green channels, while its muted saturation keeps the effect quiet rather than icy or stark. It works well for restrained UI surfaces, navigation, and supporting text.
Is #69717d readable on white or black?
#69717d has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 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.