#59404A Hex Color
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Dark pink like this earns its place as a supporting tone in moody palettes. #59404a is a muted plum-pink with ashy undertones, dim enough to read calm rather than sweet. It suits cosmetics packaging, intimate branding, and dark mode backgrounds where white text hits about 9.3:1 contrast. Pair it with soft gold or pale blush, though it can look muddy beside pure white.
Questions about #59404a
What is #59404a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #59404a is rgb(89, 64, 74), in HSL hsl(336, 16%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 17%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #59404a?
Soft gold, pale blush, and warm cream all flatter this muted plum-pink without fighting its dim, ashy character. For sharper contrast, try a deep teal or a light sage as an accent.
Is #59404a readable on white or black?
#59404a has a 9.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.25:1 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.