#59595C Hex Color
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#59595c is a dark, muted grey that leans slightly cool. It reads as steady and understated, which makes it a solid base for dark mode interfaces and typography-heavy layouts. Text and imagery sit comfortably on top of it, especially in white or pale tones. Pair it with warm accents like amber or dusty rose to keep large areas of it from feeling flat.
Questions about #59595c
What is #59595c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #59595c is rgb(89, 89, 92), in HSL hsl(240, 2%, 35%) and in CMYK 3%, 3%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #59595c?
Warm accents like amber, terracotta, or dusty rose balance its cool, neutral grey base. Soft whites and pale creams also work for text and fine details on dark backgrounds.
Is #59595c a warm or cool grey?
It leans slightly cool, with a faint blue cast in its undertones. The effect is subtle, so it still sits comfortably next to both warm and cool neutrals.
Is #59595c readable on white or black?
#59595c has a 6.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.00:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.