#69779B Hex Color
A muted dusty blue with professional calm
This dusty, muted blue sits on the edge of grey, offering a restrained and professional aesthetic. Because #69779b is so desaturated, it functions best as a stabilizing background rather than an accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with warm, terracotta tones for contrast. Black text maintains readable WCAG AA standards against this hex code, making it a reliable choice for corporate interfaces.
Questions about #69779b
What is #69779b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #69779b is rgb(105, 119, 155), in HSL hsl(223, 20%, 51%) and in CMYK 32%, 23%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair best with #69779b for a balanced design?
#69779b works exceptionally well with terracotta tones, which provide a warm, energetic contrast to the cool, grey-leaning blue. For a more monochromatic, corporate look, pairing it with slate or charcoal grays keeps the visual hierarchy clean and professional.
Is #69779b readable on white or black?
#69779b has a 4.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.71:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.