#594355 Hex Color
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A dark, heavily muted magenta, #594355 has dusty plum undertones and a matte, serious mood. Its low saturation suits moody backgrounds, supporting elements, and intimate fashion or cosmetic branding. Use it as a dominant base with blush pink or soft ivory accents. White text reads clearly on it, with about 8.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #594355.
Questions about #594355
What is #594355 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #594355 is rgb(89, 67, 85), in HSL hsl(311, 14%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 4%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #594355?
Blush pink and soft ivory pair especially well with #594355, balancing its dusty plum depth with lighter, warmer contrast; muted mauve or pale rose can keep the palette intimate without making it feel overly bright.
Does #594355 read as warm or cool?
#594355 reads as a muted, slightly cool plum because its magenta base is tempered by low saturation and a subdued violet cast, giving it a restrained temperature that suits intimate, serious palettes rather than crisp, energetic color schemes.
Is #594355 readable on white or black?
#594355 has a 8.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.35:1 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.