#596734 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #596734 is an olive-lime shade with gray and yellow undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, earthy mood suited to outdoor, military, organic, and gaming brands. Use the hex code #596734 as a supporting tone with warm cream or rust, since large areas can feel muddy. White text reaches about 6.2:1 contrast here.
Questions about #596734
What is #596734 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #596734 is rgb(89, 103, 52), in HSL hsl(76, 33%, 30%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 50%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #596734?
#596734 pairs well with warm cream, terracotta, and rust because these warmer companions lift its muted olive-lime base without fighting its earthy undertones in backgrounds, panels, buttons, or small accent details.
Does #596734 feel warm or cool?
#596734 reads as a muted, slightly warm olive-lime because its yellow component outweighs its blue component, while gray undertones soften the saturation and keep the shade visually grounded in neutral settings. That balance gives it an earthy, reserved character instead of a bright spring-green appearance.
Is #596734 readable on white or black?
#596734 has a 6.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.41:1 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.