Color swatch image showing #698B6A with RGB(105,139,106) values

#698B6A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #698B6A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#698B6A Color Information

#698B6A RGB value is (105, 139, 106). The hex color red value is 105, green is 139, and blue is 106. Its HSL format shows a hue of 122°, saturation of 14 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 24 percent, 0 percent, 24 percent, 45 percent.

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#698B6A Color Meaning

Color #698B6A signifies deep woodland rest, shadowed fertility, and collective growth. #698B6A dark, desaturated green is the deepest variant, suggesting pine forests at dusk, fields of dense herbs, and the color of deep, still ponds lined with algae. Psychologically, color #698B6A evokes a sense of secluded abundance, communal resilience, and life thriving in low light. #698B6A culturally references national park signage, military surplus, and the palette of traditional landscape paintings. Spiritually, #698B6A color represents the forest's heart, prosperity in shadows, and strength drawn from silent, collective life, embodying a profound and communal tranquility.

Color Conversion

Convert #698B6A 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
#698B6A
RGB
rgb(105, 139, 106)
HSL
hsl(122°, 14%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(24%, 0%, 24%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(122°, 24%, 55%)
XYZ
17.6598 22.5091 17.0496
Yxy
22.5091 0.3086 0.3934
Hunter Lab
47.4438 -1.6472 1.0431
CIE-Lab
54.5631 -18.8395 13.8615

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red105 / 255 (41%)
41%
Green139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Blue106 / 255 (42%)
42%

CMYK Values

Cyan24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#698B6A 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

#698B6A 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 #698B6A 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #698B6A 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

#698B6A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #698B6A;

Text Color

color: #698B6A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #698B6A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #698B6A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #698B6A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #698B6A 0%, #3e533f 100%);

#698B6A Color FAQs

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