#59697C Hex Color
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#59697c is a dusty, unsaturated slate blue that feels reserved and professional. It lacks vibrancy, making it an excellent base for fintech or security-focused UI components where neutrality is key. Because of its dark, muted nature, pair it with crisp off-whites to maintain readability. The hex code for this ashy shade is #59697c, which provides enough contrast for accessible body text when paired with white.
Questions about #59697c
What is #59697c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #59697c is rgb(89, 105, 124), in HSL hsl(213, 16%, 42%) and in CMYK 28%, 15%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #59697c?
#59697c works best when balanced against crisp, neutral whites or light grays to ensure high legibility. For accent colors, you can effectively use warm, muted tones like terracotta or soft creams to offset the cool, professional nature of the slate.
Is #59697c readable on white or black?
#59697c has a 5.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.73:1 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.