#698B99 Color Meaning and Information

#698B99 Color Information

#698B99 RGB value is (105, 139, 153). The hex color red value is 105, green is 139, and blue is 153. Its HSL format shows a hue of 198°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of51 percent. The CMYK process values are 31 percent, 9 percent, 0 percent, 40percent.

#698B99

rgb(105, 139, 153)

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#698B99 Color Meaning

color #698B99 signifies digital antiquity, weathered calm, and industrial nostalgia. #698B99 muted, greyish-blue-green resembles early computer monitors, oxidized copper roofs, and fog over a still pond. Psychologically, Color #698B99 promotes a sense of outdated reliability, soothing repetition, and a cool, detached form of contemplation. #698B99 culturally references retro technology interfaces, vintage graphic design, and the palette of industrial decay. Spiritually, #698B99 color represents memory stored in machines, the calming effect of obsolescence, and a quiet, persistent presence that has lost its intensity but not its essence, embodying a weathered and pacifying stability.

Color Conversion

Convert #698B99 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

#698B99

RGB

rgb(105, 139, 153)

HSL

hsl(198°, 19%, 51%)

CMYK

cmyk(31%, 9%, 0%, 40%)

HSV

hsv(198°, 31%, 60%)

XYZ

20.8081 23.7684 33.6280

Yxy

23.7684 0.2661 0.3039

Hunter Lab

48.7528 -0.8082 -1.1134

CIE-Lab

55.8552 -8.3728 -11.3016

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red105 / 255 (41%)

41%

Green139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Blue153 / 255 (60%)

60%

CMYK Values

Cyan31 / 100 (31%)

31%

Magenta9 / 100 (9%)

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)

40%

Color Variations

#698B99 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

#698B99 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 #698B99 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:#698B99

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.65:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.65:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.65:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #698B99 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

#698B99

protanopia

#787896

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #698B99;

Text Color

color: #698B99;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #698B99;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #698B9940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #698B99;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #698B99 0%, #3e535b 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #698B99 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.