#69A4B9 Hex Color

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Pacific Palisade color codes graphic
Pacific Palisade is a muted, dusty cyan that leans heavily into cool, grayish undertones. Its low saturation makes it an excellent supporting color for UI backgrounds, providing a subtle presence without overwhelming other elements. This hex code, #69a4b9, pairs well with warm charcoals or deep espresso browns for a grounded contrast. Black text is highly legible against this tone, maintaining strong accessibility standards.

Questions about Pacific Palisade

What is the hex code for Pacific Palisade?
Pacific Palisade is #69a4b9. In RGB that is rgb(105, 164, 185), in HSL hsl(196, 36%, 57%) and in CMYK 43%, 11%, 0%, 27%.
What design elements work best with Pacific Palisade #69a4b9?
Pacific Palisade #69a4b9 acts as an excellent grounding element in UI design because its low saturation prevents it from clashing with other interface components. It creates a professional, clean contrast when paired with charcoal or deep espresso typography.
Is Pacific Palisade readable on white or black?
Pacific Palisade has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.61:1 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.