#596955 Hex Color
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Closer to dried moss than fresh foliage, #596955 is a dark, muted green with a strong gray undertone. It works best as a supporting tone or UI background, where white text stays readable at about 5.9:1 contrast. Pure white can wash it out, so pair the hex code #596955 with terracotta or warm cream for organic, eco, or finance work.
Questions about #596955
What is #596955 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #596955 is rgb(89, 105, 85), in HSL hsl(108, 11%, 37%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 19%, 59%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #596955?
Terracotta and warm cream bring out the green's hidden warmth, while navy adds depth. Pure white next to #596955 can make it look flat, so soften your neutrals.
Is #596955 readable on white or black?
#596955 has a 5.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.57:1 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.