#596164 Hex Color
Moody cyan-gray with quiet depth
#596164 is a dark, muted cyan-gray with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its gloomy depth suggests seriousness, mystery, trust, and thoughtful communication. Use the hex code #596164 as a supporting tone for technology, aerospace, or moody interfaces, pairing it with white text for readable contrast. It can feel muddy in large, unstructured areas, so add brighter accents.
Questions about #596164
What is #596164 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #596164 is rgb(89, 97, 100), in HSL hsl(196, 6%, 37%) and in CMYK 11%, 3%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #596164?
#596164 pairs well with white, charcoal, pale blue, and brighter cyan accents because its cool, muted base supports clean contrast while a vivid accent keeps the palette from feeling flat or muddy across larger areas.
Is #596164 a warm or cool color?
#596164 reads as a cool color because its blue-green cast and low saturation create an ashy, steel-like appearance rather than the warmth associated with yellow, orange, or red undertones in surrounding colors.
Where does #596164 work well in a design?
#596164 works well as a supporting color for technology dashboards, aerospace graphics, navigation elements, and moody interface sections; use clear spacing and brighter accents because its muted darkness can feel muddy across large, unstructured areas.
Is #596164 readable on white or black?
#596164 has a 6.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.31:1 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.