#595B83 Hex Color
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A dusty, unsaturated indigo, #595b83 carries a cool, muted tone that feels grounded and serious. This shade works best as a supporting color, grounding more vivid palettes without becoming overwhelming. Pair it with crisp white text, as the contrast ratio is excellent for readability. Because it is quite dark, use it sparingly in layouts to avoid a gloomy or muddy effect.
Questions about #595b83
What is #595b83 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #595b83 is rgb(89, 91, 131), in HSL hsl(237, 19%, 43%) and in CMYK 32%, 31%, 0%, 49%.
How should #595b83 be used in web design?
Use #595b83 sparingly as a supporting color rather than a primary background to avoid a muddy effect. It functions best as an accent or text color when paired with crisp white, ensuring high readability and professional contrast.
Which colors pair well with #595b83?
Is #595b83 readable on white or black?
#595b83 has a 6.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.24:1 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.