#59333C Hex Color
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This dark, dusty plum feels moody and understated. Because it is highly unsaturated, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair #59333c with cream or soft gold to prevent it from looking muddy. The hex code for this serious, muted pink is #59333c, and it offers excellent contrast when used behind white text.
Questions about #59333c
What is #59333c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #59333c is rgb(89, 51, 60), in HSL hsl(346, 27%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 33%, 65%.
What colors pair best with #59333c?
Should #59333c be used for text or backgrounds?
Because #59333c is dark and highly unsaturated, it serves best as a subtle background for light text or as a muted design accent. It generally lacks the vibrance needed for call-to-action buttons or primary branding headers where high visual impact is required.
Is #59333c readable on white or black?
#59333c has a 10.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.96:1 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.