#697266 Hex Color
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#697266 is a dark, muted lime green with gray and ashy undertones. Its matte, dusty character feels grounded and dependable, making it useful for nature, sustainability, pharmacy, and finance branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream, rust, or warm charcoal rather than a dominant background. White text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #697266.
Questions about #697266
What is #697266 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #697266 is rgb(105, 114, 102), in HSL hsl(105, 6%, 42%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 11%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #697266?
The hex color #697266 pairs well with terracotta, cream, and charcoal, balancing its dusty green character with warmth, softness, or stronger contrast in restrained palettes for branding, interfaces, packaging, and editorial layouts.
Does #697266 look warm or cool?
The hex color #697266 reads as a cool-leaning muted green because its gray, ashy undertones soften the lime base, though cream or rust pairings can make it feel warmer and more organic. It feels grounded rather than bright or tropical.
Is #697266 readable on white or black?
#697266 has a 5.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.19:1 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.