#696995 Color Meaning and Information

#696995 Color Information

#696995 RGB value is (105, 105, 149). The hex color red value is 105, green is 105, and blue is 149. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 17 percent, and lightness of50 percent. The CMYK process values are 30 percent, 30 percent, 0 percent, 42percent.

#696995

rgb(105, 105, 149)

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#696995 Color Meaning

color #696995 signifies muted intellect, serene depth, and twilight contemplation. #696995 cool, desaturated blend of blue and violet suggests quiet thought, sophisticated technology, and dusky skies. Psychologically, Dark Blue Gray (#696995) calms the mind, encourages introspection, and symbolizes reliable, quiet intelligence. #696995 culturally references academic robes, evening horizons, and minimalist digital aesthetics. Spiritually, #696995 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 #696995 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

#696995

RGB

rgb(105, 105, 149)

HSL

hsl(240°, 17%, 50%)

CMYK

cmyk(30%, 30%, 0%, 42%)

HSV

hsv(240°, 30%, 58%)

XYZ

16.3021 15.2763 30.5232

Yxy

15.2763 0.2625 0.2460

Hunter Lab

39.0849 0.6477 -1.6002

CIE-Lab

46.0104 10.5178 -23.9796

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red105 / 255 (41%)

41%

Green105 / 255 (41%)

41%

Blue149 / 255 (58%)

58%

CMYK Values

Cyan30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Magenta30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)42 / 100 (42%)

42%

Color Variations

#696995 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

#696995 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 #696995 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:#696995

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.18:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.18:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.18:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #696995 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

#696995

protanopia

#69698a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #696995;

Text Color

color: #696995;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #696995;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #69699540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #696995;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #696995 0%, #3f3f58 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #696995 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.