#694A5F color
The hex color #694A5F is a dark, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 41.2% red, 29% green and 37.3% blue (105, 74, 95).
Its hue angle is 319°, with 17% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 30% magenta, 10% yellow and 59% black.
The closest named color is Hibernation (#6F5166), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.65:1).
#694A5F color codes
| HEX | #694A5F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(105, 74, 95) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(41.2%, 29%, 37.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(319, 17%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(319, 30%, 41%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 30%, 10%, 59%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(35.45, 16.9, -7.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(35.45, 18.33, 337.27) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.34, 8.727, 11.964) | |
| Decimal | 6900319 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #694A5F, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #694A5F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #694A5F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #694A5F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4b5160Protanopia
no red cones#52555eDeuteranopia
no green cones#6d4b51Tritanopia
no blue cones#535353Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #694a5f; }
.text { color: #694a5f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #694a5f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(105 74 95 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #694a5f, #694a4f); }
Similar colors
#6f5166Hibernation#64435fGrape Fizz#614051Eggplant#654161Royal Plum#69444fWine Stain#7b5867Royal Fig#784467Magician’s Cloak#61496eYour Majesty
Questions
- What color is #694A5F?
- #694A5F is a dark, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Hibernation. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #694A5F?
- The RGB value is 105, 74, 95: 105 red, 74 green and 95 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #694A5F?
- The complementary color is #4A6954, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #694A5F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.75:1 and white text 7.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.