#596782 Hex Color

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The hex code #596782 is a dark, dusty blue with gray undertones and low saturation, giving designs a matte, restrained mood. It suits security, finance, and technology interfaces where trust and reliability matter. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory or muted copper. White text has about 5.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.

Questions about #596782

What is #596782 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #596782 is rgb(89, 103, 130), in HSL hsl(220, 19%, 43%) and in CMYK 32%, 21%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #596782?
#596782 pairs well with warm ivory for a soft contrast, muted copper for restrained warmth, and deeper charcoal for a grounded interface palette. Keep brighter accents limited so the dusty blue remains calm rather than becoming visually busy.
Is #596782 readable on white or black?
#596782 has a 5.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.68:1 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.