#595E4B Hex Color
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#595e4b is a dark, muted olive with gray and yellow undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a matte, earthy weight, suited to nature brands, outdoor gear, gaming interfaces, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or terracotta, since large areas can feel muddy. White text reaches about 6.7:1 contrast on this hex code.
Questions about #595e4b
What is #595e4b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #595e4b is rgb(89, 94, 75), in HSL hsl(76, 11%, 33%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 20%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #595e4b?
#595e4b pairs well with cream, warm white, and terracotta, which add light or controlled warmth without overwhelming its muted olive base. Use cream for backgrounds, terracotta for small accents, and darker neutrals for a heavier mood.
Is #595e4b readable on white or black?
#595e4b has a 6.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.12:1 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.