#595E50 Hex Color
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This dim, matte shade of grey-green leans heavily into shadow. Because it is muted and earthy, #595e50 functions best as a grounding background element in moody UI designs or nature-inspired palettes. It pairs surprisingly well with muted terracotta or soft gold accents. White text remains readable against this hex code, making it a dependable choice for dark mode interfaces.
Questions about #595e50
What is #595e50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #595e50 is rgb(89, 94, 80), in HSL hsl(81, 8%, 34%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 15%, 63%.
What color combinations work best with #595e50?
#595e50 pairs beautifully with terracotta for a warm, earthy contrast or soft gold to highlight its subtle green undertones. Because it sits in the mid-range of darkness, these accents create visual interest without overpowering the muted base.
Is #595e50 suitable for text on a white background?
#595e50 is generally too light for small, body-copy text on a white background due to poor contrast ratios. It functions much better as a secondary background color or for large, bold headers that require a grounded, matte appearance.
Is #595e50 readable on white or black?
#595e50 has a 6.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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.