#595C5D Hex Color
Ashy gray with a cool, steady edge
Reach for #595c5d when a dark interface needs a gray that won’t go flat. This dim, ashy shade has a faint blue undertone and works best as a supporting tone, since large areas can read muddy. White text sits comfortably on the hex code #595c5d at about 6.7:1, enough contrast for WCAG AA body text. Pair it with ochre or dusty rose to warm things up.
Questions about #595c5d
What is #595c5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #595c5d is rgb(89, 92, 93), in HSL hsl(195, 2%, 36%) and in CMYK 4%, 1%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #595c5d?
Warm accents like ochre, dusty rose, and terracotta keep #595c5d from feeling flat, since the gray leans slightly cool. Deeper tones such as burgundy also add richness without fighting its muted character.
Is #595c5d readable on white or black?
#595c5d has a 6.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.11:1 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.