#595E61 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #595e61 carries a cool, ashy cast with low saturation and steady visual weight. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in interfaces, product design, and restrained branding, especially beside warm ivory or muted rust. White text reaches about 6.6:1 contrast here, making it suitable for readable dark backgrounds and typography.
Questions about #595e61
What is #595e61 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #595e61 is rgb(89, 94, 97), in HSL hsl(202, 4%, 36%) and in CMYK 8%, 3%, 0%, 62%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #595e61?
#595e61 pairs well with warm ivory, soft beige, and muted terracotta because their warmth offsets its cool, ashy cast without overwhelming its subdued character. Use pale neutrals for a calm interface, or terracotta accents for more visual energy.
Does #595e61 look warm or cool?
#595e61 reads as a cool, ashy blue-gray because its RGB values lean slightly toward blue while its low saturation keeps the effect restrained. It creates a quiet, practical mood rather than a bright or cozy one, making it useful for secondary surfaces and understated typography.
Is #595e61 readable on white or black?
#595e61 has a 6.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.19:1 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.