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#698B0D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #698B0D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#698B0D Color Information

#698B0D RGB value is (105, 139, 13). The hex color red value is 105, green is 139, and blue is 13. Its HSL format shows a hue of 76°, saturation of 83 percent, and lightness of30 percent. The CMYK process values are 24 percent, 0 percent, 91 percent, 45percent.

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rgb(105, 139, 13)
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#698B0D Color Meaning

color #698B0D returns to the roots of camouflage. Darker and more saturated than standard Olive Drab (#6B8E23), Color #698B0D carries a stronger yellow undertone that enhances contrast in shadowed environments. Color #698B0D was designed for precision in low-light field conditions—where visibility must balance concealment. Modern applications leverage Color #698B0D in drone interfaces, night-mode dashboards, and expedition gear where clarity under stress is critical. Color #698B0D reduces eye adaptation time between dark and lit zones better than blues or reds. Color #698B0D is functional color as survival tool. Culturally, #698B0D bridges Cold War-era tech and modern stealth aesthetics. In branding, Color #698B0D signals serious preparedness—appealing to professionals who operate beyond daylight. Paired with titanium gray or burnt sienna, Color #698B0D creates palettes that feel engineered, not curated.

Color Conversion

Convert #698B0D 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
#698B0D
RGB
rgb(105, 139, 13)
HSL
hsl(76°, 83%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(24%, 0%, 91%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(76°, 91%, 55%)
XYZ
15.1310 21.4976 3.7327
Yxy
21.4976 0.3749 0.5326
Hunter Lab
46.3655 -2.2854 2.6888
CIE-Lab
53.4898 -28.5395 54.8391

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red105 / 255 (41%)
41%
Green139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Blue13 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow91 / 100 (91%)
91%
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#698B0D 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

#698B0D 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 #698B0D 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+)

3.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.96:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #698B0D 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

#698B0D

protanopia

#78782b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #698B0D;

Text Color

color: #698B0D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #698B0D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #698B0D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #698B0D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #698B0D 0%, #425708 100%);

#698B0D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #698B0D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.