#696996
Muted Blue
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About #696996 Muted Blue
#696996 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 105 red, 105 green, and 150 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 240°, saturation of 18%, and lightness of 50%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #696996 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
240°
Hue
18%
Saturation
50%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #696996 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #696996 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#696996 on White
Contrast Ratio5.17:1
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Aa#696996 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.06:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #696996 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #696996 |
| RGB | rgb(105, 105, 150) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 18%, 50%) |
| RGB Decimal | 105, 105, 150 |
| RGB Percent | 41.2%, 41.2%, 58.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 30%, 30%, 0%, 41% |
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