#595959 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #595959 is a neutral grey with an ashy, low-saturation character. It brings seriousness and restraint to interfaces, typography, architecture, and product design without strong color bias. Use it as a supporting tone or dark surface, pairing it with white for clear contrast. The hex code is #595959, with about 7.0:1 contrast for white text.
Questions about #595959
What is #595959 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #595959 is rgb(89, 89, 89), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #595959?
The #595959 hex color pairs well with white, pale blue, soft sage, and warm neutrals, preserving its restrained character while adding contrast or a gentle accent to interfaces and layouts.
Is #595959 readable on white or black?
#595959 has a 7.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.99:1 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.