#698FA3 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #698fa3 is a dusty blue with gray undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a controlled, dependable feel suited to finance, healthcare, government, and technology. Use the hex code #698fa3 as a supporting background or navigation tone; black text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #698fa3
What is #698fa3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #698fa3 is rgb(105, 143, 163), in HSL hsl(201, 24%, 53%) and in CMYK 36%, 12%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #698fa3?
Pair #698fa3 with charcoal, warm beige, or muted terracotta for contrast, or use deeper blue accents to keep the palette cool and restrained in interfaces and editorial layouts.
Is #698fa3 readable on white or black?
#698fa3 has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.05:1 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.