#69A9CC Hex Color
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Muted and airy, this pastel blue reads softer than a true sky tone because it leans toward gray. #69a9cc works well as a background or supporting tone in healthcare, finance, and spring layouts, though it can look washed out next to pure white. Black text passes small-body contrast on it at about 8.1:1. Its muted quality comes from the same principle behind mixing gray.
Questions about #69a9cc
What is #69a9cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #69a9cc is rgb(105, 169, 204), in HSL hsl(201, 49%, 61%) and in CMYK 49%, 17%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #69a9cc?
#69a9cc pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted coral for contrast without harshness. It also looks richer next to deep navy than next to white, which can wash it out.
Is #69a9cc readable on white or black?
#69a9cc has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.14:1 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.