#594D31 Hex Color
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With its dark value and very low saturation, #594d31 is a dusty yellow-olive shade with brown and gray undertones. The hex code brings a serious, earthy mood to outdoor, military, construction, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background, pairing it with cream or muted rust; white text remains highly readable at about 8.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #594d31
What is #594d31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #594d31 is rgb(89, 77, 49), in HSL hsl(42, 29%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 45%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #594d31?
#594d31 pairs well with cream for softer contrast, muted rust or terracotta for warmth, and charcoal for a restrained earthy palette that suits outdoor, organic, and utility-focused designs without making the layout feel overly bright.
Is #594d31 readable on white or black?
#594d31 has a 8.29:1 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.