#594C61 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted violet with strong gray undertones, this shade brings a serious, grounded quality to digital interfaces. It works best as an understated background for dark mode layouts. The hex code is #594c61. It remains readable for UI text because it holds an 8.0:1 contrast ratio against white elements. Pair it with soft cream accents to prevent the purple from looking too flat.
Questions about #594c61
What is #594c61 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #594c61 is rgb(89, 76, 97), in HSL hsl(277, 12%, 34%) and in CMYK 8%, 22%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #594c61 for UI design?
Soft cream or warm off-white accents prevent #594c61 from appearing too flat or heavy in a layout. Pair this violet with neutral charcoal for text to maintain professional legibility while keeping the interface feeling sophisticated and balanced.
Is #594c61 readable on white or black?
#594c61 has a 7.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.63:1 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.