#596B79 Hex Color
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This dusty, ink-toned blue sits firmly between steel grey and deep denim. Because it is highly muted, #596b79 serves as a grounded base for UI backgrounds, providing a professional alternative to stark white or charcoal. Pair it with soft cream or muted mustard to brighten the palette. The hex code #596b79 offers enough contrast for legible white text, keeping your designs accessible and readable.
Questions about #596b79
What is #596b79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #596b79 is rgb(89, 107, 121), in HSL hsl(206, 15%, 41%) and in CMYK 26%, 12%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #596b79?
Is #596b79 a warm or cool color?
#596b79 is fundamentally a cool-toned blue, but its high saturation of grey makes it feel less like a primary blue and more like a neutral. This balance allows it to function as a professional, grounded alternative to standard navy or grey.
Is #596b79 readable on white or black?
#596b79 has a 5.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.80:1 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.