#696A6E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #696A6E?

RGB(105, 106, 110), HSL(228.0, 2.3%, 42.2%), CMYK(4.5%, 3.6%, 0.0%, 56.9%).

Q: Does #696A6E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.4:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#696A6E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 105, 106, 110, in HSL 228.0°, 2.3%, 42.2%, and in CMYK 4.5%, 3.6%, 0.0%, 56.9%. The nearest named color is dimgrey.

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Color Values

HEX

#696A6E

RGB

105, 106, 110

HSL

228.0, 2.3%, 42.2%

HSV

228.0, 4.5%, 43.1%

CMYK

4.5%, 3.6%, 0.0%, 56.9%

OKLCH

0.5248 0.0063 274.9

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: dimgrey

Color Psychology

Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.

Design Usage

Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.