#698C8B Hex Color
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#698c8b is a muted cyan-teal with gray undertones, moderate darkness, and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a calm, understated mood while preserving a refreshing edge. Use it as a supporting tone in interfaces, communication, or technology branding, and pair it with warm terracotta for contrast. The hex code is #698c8b.
Questions about #698c8b
What is #698c8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #698c8b is rgb(105, 140, 139), in HSL hsl(178, 14%, 48%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 1%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #698c8b?
#698c8b pairs well with warm terracotta, muted coral, cream, and charcoal because those tones add warmth or clear value contrast without overpowering its dusty teal base, making them useful for accents, surfaces, and text.
Is #698c8b readable on white or black?
#698c8b has a 3.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.72:1 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.