#699AA0 Hex Color
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The hex code #699aa0 creates a muted cyan with gray undertones and a cool, dusty finish. Its low saturation feels thoughtful and refreshing, making it useful for technology, communication, or aerospace branding. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory and charcoal; black text remains readable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #699aa0
What is #699aa0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #699aa0 is rgb(105, 154, 160), in HSL hsl(187, 22%, 52%) and in CMYK 34%, 4%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #699aa0?
Does #699aa0 feel warm or cool?
#699aa0 reads as a cool color because its cyan base and gray undertone reduce warmth, creating a calm, dusty mood that fits communication tools, technology interfaces, and aerospace-inspired visual systems.
Is #699aa0 readable on white or black?
#699aa0 has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.73:1 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.