#594B4A Hex Color
A dusty, desaturated red with earthy depth
This desaturated, dusty red sits on the border of dark brown and maroon. Because of its muted, ashy quality, #594b4a works as a moody background color for branding or dark mode interfaces. It supports excellent white text readability with an 8.3:1 contrast ratio. Use this hex code sparingly as an accent to avoid a muddy appearance across larger screen areas.
Questions about #594b4a
What is #594b4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #594b4a is rgb(89, 75, 74), in HSL hsl(4, 9%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 17%, 65%.
What colors pair best with #594b4a?
Is #594b4a suitable for large text backgrounds?
Yes, #594b4a is an excellent choice for dark-mode backgrounds because it provides a strong 8.3:1 contrast ratio against white text. Using this shade as a background creates a more organic, grounded feel than standard black, reducing eye strain during extended reading sessions.
Is #594b4a readable on white or black?
#594b4a has a 8.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.53:1 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.