Genteel Blue Color – #698eb3: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Genteel Blue color hex code is #698eb3, and it is composed of 41% red, 56% green and 70% blue.
Genteel Blue is a light, muted, and cool color at 41% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.43:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Genteel Blue color (#698eb3) against dark backgrounds.

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Genteel Blue Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Genteel Blue, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #698eb3 |
| RGB | rgb(105,142,179) |
| HSL | hsl(210,32.7%,55.7%) |
| CMYK | 41, 21, 0, 30 |
| HSV | 210, 41, 70 |
| RGB % | 41, 56, 70 |
| XYZ | 23.6, 25.6, 46.3 |
| LAB | 57.7, -3.2, -23.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 41% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.43 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.12 (passes WCAG AA) |
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