#698eb3 - Genteel Blue color

A muted steel-blue with a gentle violet undertone, this color balances coolness and softness. It reads calm and composed, like an overcast sky catching pale afternoon light. Slightly desaturated, it avoids brightness in favor of understated elegance, making it ideal for backgrounds, textiles, and corporate palettes seeking approachability. It pairs well with warm neutrals or crisp whites, adding depth without overpowering. Overall, it feels tranquil, trustworthy, and subtly nostalgic.

color #698eb3

#698eb3 color RGB value is 105, 142, 179, and the CMYK value is 0.413, 0.207, 0.00, 0.298. Alternative names for that color are: genteel blue, gray, steelblue, hoki, wild blue yonder, violet.

Color Conversion

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Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
105, 142, 179
rgb(105, 142, 179)
CMYK
0.413, 0.207, 0.00, 0.298
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sRGB
0.412, 0.557, 0.702
rgb(41.2% 55.7% 70.2%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.456, 0.552, 0.691
color(a98-rgb 0.456 0.552 0.691)
HCT
249, 30.8, 57.7
color(--hct 249 21.2% 57.7%)
HSL
210, 32.7, 55.7
hsl(210 32.7% 55.7%)
HSV
210, 41.3, 70.2
color(--hsv 210 41.3% 70.2%)
HWB
210, 41.2, 29.8
hwb(210 41.2% 29.8%)
Lab
57.3, -5.89, -23.9
lab(57.3 -5.89 -23.9)
P3
0.442, 0.553, 0.689
color(display-p3 0.442 0.553 0.689)
XYZ D50
0.230, 0.253, 0.350
color(xyz-d50 0.23 0.253 0.35)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#698eb3
RGB:105 142 179
HSL:210deg 32.74% 55.69%
HEX:#b38e69
RGB:179 142 105
HSL:30deg 32.74% 55.69%

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