#699BF9 Hex Color
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Fintech dashboards and security badges often reach for #699bf9, a light, fairly saturated blue with a cool, open feel. It washes out against plain white, so give it dark neighbors or strong type. Black text hits about 7.7:1 contrast here, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. Push the saturation down and it drifts toward the neutrals covered in what colors make gray, handy for muted UI palettes.
Questions about #699bf9
What is #699bf9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #699bf9 is rgb(105, 155, 249), in HSL hsl(219, 92%, 69%) and in CMYK 58%, 38%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #699bf9?
Deep navy, slate, and charcoal give #699bf9 the contrast it lacks on white, while a warm terracotta accent keeps the palette from feeling too corporate. Skip pale yellows beside it; the low contrast muddies both colors.
Is black or white text better on #699bf9?
Black text, at roughly 7.7:1 contrast, clears WCAG AA for body copy. White text drops to about 2.7:1, so reserve it for large display type at most.
Is #699bf9 readable on white or black?
#699bf9 has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.65:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.