#696450 color
The hex color #696450 is a dark, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 41.2% red, 39.2% green and 31.4% blue (105, 100, 80).
Its hue angle is 48°, with 14% saturation and 36% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 24% yellow and 59% black.
The closest named color is Ivy Topiary (#67614F), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.93:1).
#696450 color codes
| HEX | #696450 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(105, 100, 80) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(41.2%, 39.2%, 31.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(48, 14%, 36%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(48, 24%, 41%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 24%, 59%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.3, -1.66, 12.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.3, 12.19, 97.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.831, 12.697, 9.415) | |
| Decimal | 6906960 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #696450, 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 #696450 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.93:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #696450 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.93:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
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 #696450 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#68634fProtanopia
no red cones#6a6551Deuteranopia
no green cones#6d615eTritanopia
no blue cones#646464Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #696450; }
.text { color: #696450; }
.border { border: 2px solid #696450; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(105 100 80 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #696450, #626950); }
Similar colors
#67614fIvy Topiary#726854Treasure Chest#6b6047Ochicha Latte#6e6a5eArchaeology#6d6c5fKnit Cardigan#6c685eCatch of the Day#737054Secret Path#5e6354Black Forest
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #696450?
- #696450 is a dark, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Ivy Topiary. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #696450?
- The RGB value is 105, 100, 80: 105 red, 100 green and 80 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #696450?
- The complementary color is #505569, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #696450?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.54:1 and white text 5.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.