#69778F Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated slate blue leans heavily into gray, making it a reliable choice for professional UI backgrounds or supporting interface elements. Because it sits at a mid-tone lightness, black text maintains excellent readability over it. The hex code for this color is #69778f. Use it sparingly to ground brighter palettes, as it can appear flat or muddy when used too aggressively across large areas.
Questions about #69778f
What is #69778f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #69778f is rgb(105, 119, 143), in HSL hsl(218, 15%, 49%) and in CMYK 27%, 17%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair effectively with #69778f?
Is #69778f readable on white or black?
#69778f has a 4.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.63:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.