#7699AF Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue feels restrained and professional. Because #7699af has a cool, gray undertone, it works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant primary color. Use it alongside sharp charcoal or deep slate to maintain high legibility, as it can look washed out against pure white backgrounds. The hex code for this desaturated shade is #7699af.
Questions about #7699af
What is #7699af in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7699af is rgb(118, 153, 175), in HSL hsl(203, 26%, 57%) and in CMYK 33%, 13%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair best with #7699af?
This color acts as a strong supporting neutral when paired with charcoal or deep slate, which ensures high legibility. Avoid using it against pure white backgrounds, as its muted, unsaturated nature can appear washed out or flat by comparison.
Is #7699af readable on white or black?
#7699af has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.94:1 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.