#698752 Hex Color
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This unsaturated olive carries a distinct dusty quality, grounding designs with its organic, matte finish. Because #698752 is relatively dark, it serves best as a dominant base color rather than a small accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with terracotta or warm creams to emphasize its natural earthiness. With a contrast ratio of 5.2:1 against black, the hex code works effectively for readable, accessible body text.
Questions about #698752
What is #698752 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #698752 is rgb(105, 135, 82), in HSL hsl(94, 24%, 43%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 39%, 47%.
How should #698752 be used in a color scheme?
Use #698752 as a grounding base color because of its deep, matte finish. It creates a balanced look when contrasted against warm, saturated accents like terracotta or soft creams, allowing the earthy undertones to stand out effectively.
Is #698752 readable on white or black?
#698752 has a 4.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.18:1 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.