#697F6B Hex Color
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Use #697f6b when a layout needs a green that stays out of the way. This muted, ashy shade reads more gray than green, so it works best as a supporting tone or full background rather than an accent. It flatters warm partners like terracotta and soft cream. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 4.8:1, so small body copy stays readable. The hex code #697f6b sits low in saturation, giving designs a steady, understated base.
Questions about #697f6b
What is #697f6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #697f6b is rgb(105, 127, 107), in HSL hsl(125, 9%, 45%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 16%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #697f6b?
Warm earth tones bring out the best in #697f6b. Try terracotta or soft cream as accents, and use charcoal for text. Cool blues can flatten its subtle character, so test pairings before committing.
Does #697f6b read warm or cool?
It sits close to neutral, with only a faint warm lean from its yellow-green undertone. The heavy gray desaturation matters more than the hue, so it behaves like a muted neutral in most palettes.
Is #697f6b readable on white or black?
#697f6b has a 4.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.84:1 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.