#595853 Hex Color
A grounded gray with olive-brown warmth
Dark and muted, #595853 is a gray with subtle olive-brown undertones that gives layouts a grounded, serious mood. The hex code works well as a supporting tone for warm off-white, stone, or muted brass, especially in interfaces, architecture, and product design. It suits large backgrounds and typography, while white text remains highly readable at about 7.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #595853
What is #595853 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #595853 is rgb(89, 88, 83), in HSL hsl(50, 3%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 7%, 65%.
Does #595853 read as warm or cool?
#595853 reads as a slightly warm gray because its muted olive-brown undertones soften the neutral base, giving it an earthy character rather than the crisp blue cast associated with cooler grays.
What colors pair well with #595853?
#595853 pairs well with warm off-white, stone, muted brass, and terracotta, creating gentle contrast while preserving its grounded architectural mood in interfaces, interiors, and product-focused layouts without adding much visual noise.
Is #595853 readable on white or black?
#595853 has a 7.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.94:1 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.