Color swatch image showing #698B32 with RGB(105,139,50) values
Color swatch image showing #698B32 with RGB(105,139,50) values

#698B32 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #698B32 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#698B32 Color Information

#698B32 RGB value is (105, 139, 50). The hex color red value is 105, green is 139, and blue is 50. Its HSL format shows a hue of 83°, saturation of 47 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 24 percent, 0 percent, 64 percent, 45 percent.

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#698B32 Color Meaning

Color #698B32 signifies deep woodland, military foliage, and somber growth. #698B32 dark, greyish-green is the deepest variant, suggesting forest shadows, olive drab equipment, and the color of pine needles in mass. Psychologically, color #698B32 promotes resilience, strategic concealment, and a connection to nature that is serious and protective. #698B32 culturally references camouflage, national park depths, and the colors of traditional field gear. Spiritually, #698B32 color represents life in the shadows, endurance through adversity, and growth that is collective and defensive, embodying a rugged and communal stability.

Color Conversion

Convert #698B32 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
#698B32
RGB
rgb(105, 139, 50)
HSL
hsl(83°, 47%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(24%, 0%, 64%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(83°, 64%, 55%)
XYZ
15.6340 21.6988 6.3819
Yxy
21.6988 0.3576 0.4964
Hunter Lab
46.5820 -2.1611 2.3677
CIE-Lab
53.7059 -26.5006 42.4936

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red105 / 255 (41%)
41%
Green139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Blue50 / 255 (20%)
20%

CMYK Values

Cyan24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow64 / 100 (64%)
64%
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#698B32 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

#698B32 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 #698B32 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.

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#698B32

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #698B32 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

#698B32

protanopia

#787848

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #698B32;

Text Color

color: #698B32;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #698B32;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #698B3240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #698B32;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #698B32 0%, #40541e 100%);

#698B32 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #698B32 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.