#698B85 Color Information

Hex color code: #698B85

A subtle cyan shade, #698B85 appears as (105, 139, 133) in RGB and (169°, 14%, 48%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSlate Gray
HEX
#698B85
RGB
105, 139, 133
HSL
169°, 14%, 48%
CMYK
24%, 0%, 4%, 45%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #698B85;
background-color: #698B85;
border-color: #698B85;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #698B85;
border: 2px solid #698B85;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#698B85]
text-[#698B85]
border-[#698B85]
shadow-[0_0_10px_698B85]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #698B85, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #698B85; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #698B85; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #698B85; background-color: #698B8515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #698B8520; border-left: 4px solid #698B85; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #698B85; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #698B85 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

105, 139, 133

Red: 105 / Green: 139 / Blue: 133

HSL

169°, 14%, 48%

Hue: 169° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 48%

CMYK

24%, 0%, 4%, 45%

Cyan: 24% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 4% / Key: 45%

What color is #698B85?

#698B85 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #698B85 to RGB:

rgb(105, 139, 133)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #698B85 to HSL:

hsl(169, 14%, 48%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #698B85 to CMYK:

cmyk(24%, 0%, 4%, 45%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle cyan tone, #698B85 has RGB (105, 139, 133) and HSL (169°, 14%, 48%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #698B85 is #8C6970, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #698C74.

Use #698B85 in CSS: color: #698B85 or background-color: #698B85. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #698B85

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.63:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #698B85?

#698B85 is a subtle cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #698B85?

#698B85 in RGB is (105, 139, 133) - 105 red, 139 green, and 133 blue.

How to use #698B85 in CSS?

Use #698B85 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #698B85?

#8C6970 (complementary), #698C74 (analogous), and #48605C (lighter shade) work well with #698B85.