#596569 Hex Color
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#596569 is a dark, muted cyan with cool gray undertones and a dusty, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, shadowy mood suited to technology, aerospace, and productivity interfaces. Use the hex code #596569 as a dominant dark-mode background with white text, which reaches about a 6:1 contrast ratio for readable body copy.
Questions about #596569
What is #596569 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #596569 is rgb(89, 101, 105), in HSL hsl(195, 8%, 38%) and in CMYK 15%, 4%, 0%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #596569?
#596569 pairs especially well with warm terracotta accents and off-white surfaces, which balance its cool gray undertones while preserving a restrained, professional mood for interfaces, dashboards, and other design systems.
Is #596569 readable on white or black?
#596569 has a 6.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 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.