#58594E Hex Color
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Reach for the hex code #58594e when a design needs a dark, ashy yellow that reads more grey than gold. Its low saturation and dim lightness suit moody backgrounds, sale banners, and construction branding. It works best as a supporting tone behind white text, which clears WCAG AA at about 7.1:1. Pair it with terracotta or cream to warm it up.
Questions about #58594e
What is #58594e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #58594e is rgb(88, 89, 78), in HSL hsl(65, 7%, 33%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 12%, 65%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #58594e?
Warm earth tones flatter it most. Terracotta, cream, and burnt orange lift its grey undertones, while pale sage can make it look muddy. Cool blues also work, though the pair leans somber.
Is #58594e readable on white or black?
#58594e has a 7.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.95:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.