#596A75 Hex Color
Quiet blue-gray with matte stability
Muted and ashy, #596a75 is a dark blue-gray with low saturation and a matte, dependable feel. Its restrained character suits security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces, especially as a supporting tone beside white or warm neutrals. White text achieves about 5.6:1 contrast on this color. The hex code #596a75 adds control without visual noise.
Questions about #596a75
What is #596a75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #596a75 is rgb(89, 106, 117), in HSL hsl(204, 14%, 40%) and in CMYK 24%, 9%, 0%, 54%.
Does #596a75 read as warm or cool?
#596a75 reads as a cool, muted blue-gray because its blue undertone outweighs any warmth, while its low saturation keeps the effect restrained rather than vivid. It works well when you want a calm, dependable surface or supporting interface tone.
What colors pair well with #596a75?
#596a75 pairs well with white, soft cream, warm beige, and muted terracotta, which add contrast or gentle warmth without overpowering its cool blue-gray base. Use white for crisp interfaces and warm neutrals for a softer, more approachable layout.
Is #596a75 readable on white or black?
#596a75 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.