#595E8A Hex Color
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This dusty, muted indigo offers a cool, somber aesthetic for digital interfaces. Because it is desaturated and dim, it works best as a grounding background rather than an accent. Pair #595e8a with soft creams or warm grays to prevent it from feeling muddy. It meets WCAG standards for readability with white text, making it a functional choice for clean, structured web layouts. The hex code for this shade is #595e8a.
Questions about #595e8a
What is #595e8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #595e8a is rgb(89, 94, 138), in HSL hsl(234, 22%, 45%) and in CMYK 36%, 32%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair best with #595e8a?
Use soft, warm neutrals like cream or light beige to prevent #595e8a from feeling muddy or overly cold. For a more sophisticated contrast, try pairing it with a muted terracotta or a soft sage green to balance its cool, dim aesthetic.
Is #595e8a readable on white or black?
#595e8a has a 6.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.39:1 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.