#69699B Color Meaning and Information

#69699B Color Information

#69699B RGB value is (105, 105, 155). The hex color red value is 105, green is 105, and blue is 155. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of51 percent. The CMYK process values are 32 percent, 32 percent, 0 percent, 39percent.

#69699B

rgb(105, 105, 155)

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#69699B Color Meaning

color #69699B signifies muted intellect, serene depth, and twilight contemplation. #69699B cool, desaturated blend of blue and violet suggests quiet thought, sophisticated technology, and dusky skies. Psychologically, Dark Blue Gray (#69699B) calms the mind, encourages introspection, and symbolizes reliable, quiet intelligence. #69699B culturally references academic robes, evening horizons, and minimalist digital aesthetics. Spiritually, #69699B 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 #69699B 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

#69699B

RGB

rgb(105, 105, 155)

HSL

hsl(240°, 20%, 51%)

CMYK

cmyk(32%, 32%, 0%, 39%)

HSV

hsv(240°, 32%, 61%)

XYZ

16.7937 15.4730 33.1118

Yxy

15.4730 0.2569 0.2367

Hunter Lab

39.3357 0.7633 -1.8858

CIE-Lab

46.2753 12.1406 -27.1232

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red105 / 255 (41%)

41%

Green105 / 255 (41%)

41%

Blue155 / 255 (61%)

61%

CMYK Values

Cyan32 / 100 (32%)

32%

Magenta32 / 100 (32%)

32%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)39 / 100 (39%)

39%

Color Variations

#69699B 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

#69699B 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 #69699B 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:#69699B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.13:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.13:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.13:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #69699B 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

#69699B

protanopia

#69698f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #69699B;

Text Color

color: #69699B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #69699B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #69699B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #69699B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #69699B 0%, #3d3d5c 100%);

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Find out the colors closely related to #69699B in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.