#593A35 Hex Color
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#593a35 is a dark, dusty red with brown undertones, closer to dried clay than fire. Its low saturation and dim lightness make it a natural supporting tone in moody palettes. White text reads clearly on it at about 10.1:1, so the hex code works well behind body copy on dark interfaces. Just know that large areas can look muddy, so balance it with lighter neutrals like cream or sage.
Questions about #593a35
What is #593a35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #593a35 is rgb(89, 58, 53), in HSL hsl(8, 25%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 40%, 65%.
What text color works best on #593a35?
White text. #593a35 measures about 10.1:1 contrast against white, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requirement, so small body text stays readable. Dark text on top of it fails and should be avoided.
What colors pair well with #593a35?
Muted, light-toned companions work best, such as sage, warm cream, and dusty blue. Because #593a35 is so dark and unsaturated, paler partners keep a palette from turning heavy or flat.
Is #593a35 readable on white or black?
#593a35 has a 10.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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.