#696991 Color Meaning and Information

#696991 Color Information

#696991 RGB value is (105, 105, 145). The hex color red value is 105, green is 105, and blue is 145. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 16 percent, and lightness of49 percent. The CMYK process values are 28 percent, 28 percent, 0 percent, 43percent.

#696991

rgb(105, 105, 145)

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#696991 Color Meaning

Color #696991 signifies muted intellect, serene depth, and twilight contemplation. #696991 cool, desaturated blend of blue and violet suggests quiet thought, sophisticated technology, and dusky skies. Psychologically, Dark Blue Gray (#696991) calms the mind, encourages introspection, and symbolizes reliable, quiet intelligence. #696991 culturally references academic robes, evening horizons, and minimalist digital aesthetics. Spiritually, #696991 color represents the bridge between day and night, thought and intuition, acting as a meditative space where logic meets mystery and promoting peaceful analysis.

Color Conversion

Convert #696991 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#696991

RGB

rgb(105, 105, 145)

HSL

hsl(240°, 16%, 49%)

CMYK

cmyk(28%, 28%, 0%, 43%)

HSV

hsv(240°, 28%, 57%)

XYZ

15.9881 15.1507 28.8698

Yxy

15.1507 0.2664 0.2525

Hunter Lab

38.9239 0.5746 -1.4196

CIE-Lab

45.8400 9.4572 -21.8660

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red105 / 255 (41%)

41%

Green105 / 255 (41%)

41%

Blue145 / 255 (57%)

57%

CMYK Values

Cyan28 / 100 (28%)

28%

Magenta28 / 100 (28%)

28%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)43 / 100 (43%)

43%

Color Variations

#696991 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#696991 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #696991 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#696991

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.21:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.21:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.21:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #696991 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#696991

protanopia

#696987

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #696991;

Text Color

color: #696991;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #696991;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #69699140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #696991;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #696991 0%, #3e3e56 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #696991 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.