#69A6B0 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy cyan carries a distinct, cool temperature that feels both professional and grounded. Because of its low saturation, #69a6b0 works effectively as a stable background color for technology interfaces rather than an attention-grabbing accent. It pairs well with warm charcoals or deep creams, which help pop against its dusty surface. Use black text for high readability, as it offers excellent contrast on this shade.
Questions about #69a6b0
What is #69a6b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #69a6b0 is rgb(105, 166, 176), in HSL hsl(188, 31%, 55%) and in CMYK 40%, 6%, 0%, 31%.
Which color combinations work best with #69a6b0?
Because #69a6b0 is a muted and desaturated tone, it excels when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep, warm creams. These pairings prevent the interface from feeling washed out while maintaining a calm, professional aesthetic across your design layout.
Is #69a6b0 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #69a6b0 for text on white backgrounds is generally discouraged as it lacks sufficient contrast to meet modern accessibility standards. It functions much more effectively as a background color, where dark text can be placed on top to ensure readability.
Is #69a6b0 readable on white or black?
#69a6b0 has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.68:1 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.