#698859 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty olive offers an earthy alternative to standard greens. With a desaturated lime base, the hex code #698859 reads grounded and traditional. It works effectively as a full background color because it supports black text with a 5.3:1 contrast ratio. Use it alongside soft creams to prevent the palette from feeling too muddy or flat in your design projects.
Questions about #698859
What is #698859 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #698859 is rgb(105, 136, 89), in HSL hsl(100, 21%, 44%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 35%, 47%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
Does the hex color #698859 read as warm or cool?
The hex color #698859 leans toward a warm, earthy tone because of its desaturated lime base, which prevents it from feeling like a harsh, synthetic green. It carries a traditional, organic feeling that avoids the cool undertones found in typical forest greens.
What colors pair well with #698859 in a layout?
Because #698859 acts as a neutral green, it pairs effectively with soft creams or light beiges to keep the palette from feeling too heavy. For high contrast, you can safely use it as a background for black or very dark charcoal text.
Is #698859 readable on white or black?
#698859 has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.26:1 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.