#59404C Hex Color
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#59404c is a dark, dusty pink with a grayed plum undertone. Its very low saturation keeps it muted and calm, so it works best as a supporting tone or moody background rather than the star. Pair it with soft cream or dusty sage, or use it in cosmetics and floral palettes. White text reads clearly on top at about 9.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #59404c
What is #59404c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #59404c is rgb(89, 64, 76), in HSL hsl(331, 16%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 15%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #59404c?
Soft cream, muted gold, and dusty sage all pair well with #59404c because none of them compete with its low saturation, letting the plum-pink undertone stay visible. For a richer look, try it beside deep burgundy.
Is #59404c readable on white or black?
#59404c has a 9.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.26:1 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.