#697DA1 color
The hex color #697DA1 is a grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 41.2% red, 49% green and 63.1% blue (105, 125, 161).
Its hue angle is 219°, with 23% saturation and 52% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 35% cyan, 22% magenta, 0% yellow and 37% black.
The closest named color is English Manor (#7181A4), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.05:1).
#697DA1 color codes
| HEX | #697DA1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(105, 125, 161) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(41.2%, 49%, 63.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(219, 23%, 52%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(219, 35%, 63%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 22%, 0%, 37%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.11, 1.77, -21.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.11, 21.68, 274.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.59, 20.243, 36.586) | |
| Decimal | 6913441 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #697DA1, 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 #697DA1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.05:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #697DA1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.05:1 | Pass | 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 #697DA1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#717fa3Protanopia
no red cones#6b7aa0Deuteranopia
no green cones#588489Tritanopia
no blue cones#7c7c7cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #697da1; }
.text { color: #697da1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #697da1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(105 125 161 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #697da1, #7169a1); }
Similar colors
#7181a4English Manor#6e7e99Infinity and Beyond#65769aMisty Harbour#6a819eBay View#74819aStonewash#5879a2Montreux Blue#5a789aQuiet Harbour#6d86b6Kimono
Closest common color name: Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #697DA1?
- #697DA1 is a grayish azure, closest to the named color English Manor. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #697DA1?
- The RGB value is 105, 125, 161: 105 red, 125 green and 161 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #697DA1?
- The complementary color is #A18D69, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #697DA1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.05:1 and white text 4.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.