Color swatch image showing #698B7B with RGB(105,139,123) values
Color swatch image showing #698B7B with RGB(105,139,123) values

#698B7B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #698B7B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#698B7B Color Information

#698B7B RGB value is (105, 139, 123). The hex color red value is 105, green is 139, and blue is 123. Its HSL format shows a hue of 152°, saturation of 14 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 24 percent, 0 percent, 12 percent, 45 percent.

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#698B7B Color Meaning

Color #698B7B signifies calm, stability, and understated sophistication. #698B7B muted gray-green shade evokes subtlety, composure, and mental clarity. Psychologically, color #698B7B encourages focus, emotional balance, and thoughtful reflection, supporting serene and structured spaces. Culturally, color #698B7B is associated with restraint, practicality, and equilibrium in Western traditions, while Eastern symbolism links #698B7B to healing, meditation, and grounded energy. Fengshui considers #698B7B stabilizing, ideal for balancing rooms, reducing stress, and fostering mental clarity. Spiritually, #698B7B resonates with the heart chakra, promoting compassion, reflection, and inner balance. In design and arts, color #698B7B works as a versatile background or accent. Its muted tone pairs well with creams, soft blues, and earthy neutrals, appearing in contemporary interiors, graphic design, and natural-themed artworks.

Color Conversion

Convert #698B7B 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
#698B7B
RGB
rgb(105, 139, 123)
HSL
hsl(152°, 14%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(24%, 0%, 12%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(152°, 24%, 55%)
XYZ
18.6335 22.8986 22.1767
Yxy
22.8986 0.2925 0.3594
Hunter Lab
47.8525 -1.3929 0.3887
CIE-Lab
54.9677 -15.4338 4.6855

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red105 / 255 (41%)
41%
Green139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Blue123 / 255 (48%)
48%

CMYK Values

Cyan24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#698B7B 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

#698B7B 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 #698B7B 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.

#FFFFFF
#698B7B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #698B7B 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

#698B7B

protanopia

#78787f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #698B7B;

Text Color

color: #698B7B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #698B7B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #698B7B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #698B7B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #698B7B 0%, #3e5349 100%);

#698B7B Color FAQs

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