Information about #699B9F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #699B9F is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(105, 155, 159) (41.2% red, 60.8% green, 62.4% blue), or CMYK 21 / 2 / 0 / 38 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #699B9F reads as a calm, restrained cyan and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Desaturated Cyan (#669999). Nearby in the Register you will also find Paradise (#6A9C95) and Cadet Blue (#5F9EA0).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(105, 155, 159)), which gives #699B9F its character. If you plan to put text on a #699B9F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. #699B9F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#699B9F color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#699B9F color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #699B9F

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Paradise color link
Paradise

#6A9C95

Cadet Blue color link
Cadet Blue

#5F9EA0

Bounce color link
Bounce

#679394

Wishlist color link
Wishlist

#659295

Awash color link
Awash

#739CA9

Blue Moon color link
Blue Moon

#7296AB

Bermuda Grey color link
Bermuda Grey

#6F8C9F

Greyish Teal color link
Greyish Teal

#719F91

Grey Blue color link
Grey Blue

#6B8BA4

Crystal Blue color link
Crystal Blue

#68A0B0

Dull Teal color link
Dull Teal

#5F9E8F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#699B9F
  • RGB105, 155, 159
  • CMYK21, 2, 0, 38
  • CSSrgb(105, 155, 159)
  • HSL184°, 22%, 52%
  • HSL Precise184.444°, 21.951%, 51.765%
  • HSV184°, 34%, 62%
  • HSB184°, 34%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.412
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.608
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.624
  • GLSLvec3(0.412, 0.608, 0.624)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.412, 0.608, 0.624, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.412, 0.608, 0.624)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB41.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB62.4%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID699B9F
  • DECIMAL ID6921119
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01