#698FA8 Hex Color
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#698fa8 is a muted, ashy blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a restrained sense of calm, trust, and reliability. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, government, or technology interfaces. Black text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #698fa8
What is #698fa8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #698fa8 is rgb(105, 143, 168), in HSL hsl(204, 27%, 54%) and in CMYK 38%, 15%, 0%, 34%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #698fa8?
#698fa8 pairs well with charcoal text, warm off-white, muted terracotta, and subdued navy. Charcoal sharpens its cool gray base, while terracotta adds controlled warmth without making the overall palette feel bright or overly decorative.
Is #698fa8 readable on white or black?
#698fa8 has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.09:1 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.