#589D98 Hex Color

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Muted and cool, #589d98 sits between teal and cyan with a gray, ashy undertone. Its medium lightness feels clear and composed, making it useful for wellness, healthcare, communication, and technology interfaces. Bright white can drain its presence, so use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal. The hex code #589d98 supports black body text at about a 6.7:1 contrast ratio.

Questions about #589d98

What is #589d98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #589d98 is rgb(88, 157, 152), in HSL hsl(176, 28%, 48%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 3%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #589d98?
Pair #589d98 with navy or charcoal for grounded contrast, or add a muted terracotta accent when the palette needs warmth without losing its restrained character in digital or print work.
Is #589d98 readable on white or black?
#589d98 has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.69:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.