#59636B Hex Color
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Dark slate blue with heavy gray undertones. #59636b is muted and low in saturation, which keeps designs feeling steady and serious. It works best as a base for finance, government, or dark UI layouts, and it looks richer beside warm brass or burnt orange than beside plain white. White text clears WCAG AA on this hex code at about 6.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #59636b
What is #59636b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #59636b is rgb(89, 99, 107), in HSL hsl(207, 9%, 38%) and in CMYK 17%, 7%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #59636b?
Warm accents like burnt orange, brass, or muted terracotta keep #59636b from turning muddy, since the warm-cool contrast adds life. For calmer palettes, pair it with pale sand or soft off-whites.
Is #59636b readable on white or black?
#59636b has a 6.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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.