#699E8D Hex Color
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#699e8d is a muted, dusty teal with an ashy quality that leans into cooler tones. Because it is highly unsaturated, this hex code works best as a subtle background color in healthcare or wellness branding. Pair it with dark charcoal for a sophisticated contrast. Since black text provides a strong 6.9:1 contrast ratio, it remains readable even when used for small body copy.
Questions about #699e8d
What is #699e8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #699e8d is rgb(105, 158, 141), in HSL hsl(161, 21%, 52%) and in CMYK 34%, 0%, 11%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #699e8d for professional designs?
Is #699e8d readable on white or black?
#699e8d has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.87:1 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.