#596357 Hex Color
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#596357 is a dark, muted green with gray undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, grounded mood without feeling harsh. Use the hex code #596357 as a supporting tone for organic brands, finance interfaces, or moody backgrounds. White text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #596357
What is #596357 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #596357 is rgb(89, 99, 87), in HSL hsl(110, 6%, 36%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 12%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #596357?
#596357 pairs well with warm neutrals such as cream, sand, and taupe, while terracotta adds a restrained earthy contrast. For a cooler scheme, use muted blue-gray accents and keep brighter colors limited.
Is #596357 readable on white or black?
#596357 has a 6.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.34:1 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.