#59697D Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #59697d is a dark, low-saturation blue with a matte, slightly gray cast. Its restrained character suggests reliability and control, making it a strong supporting tone for finance, technology, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it for navigation or panels with white text, which achieves about a 5.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #59697d.
Questions about #59697d
What is #59697d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #59697d is rgb(89, 105, 125), in HSL hsl(213, 17%, 42%) and in CMYK 29%, 16%, 0%, 51%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #59697d read as a warm or cool color?
#59697d reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue base is softened by a noticeable gray cast rather than warm red or yellow undertones, giving it a calm, controlled presence in digital layouts.
What colors pair well with #59697d?
#59697d pairs well with white and soft off-white for clean contrast, pale blue for a quiet monochromatic palette, and warm tan or muted terracotta accents to offset its cool gray cast.
Where does #59697d work well in a design?
Use #59697d for navigation bars, dashboards, cards, and supporting panels when you want a dependable dark blue that feels softer and less severe than near-black, especially in finance, technology, healthcare, or public-service interfaces.
Is #59697d readable on white or black?
#59697d has a 5.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.74:1 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.