#596BA4 Hex Color

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#596ba4 is a dark, dusty blue with low saturation and cool, slightly slate undertones. Its matte, dimmed quality suggests calm control, trust, and reliability without feeling bright or corporate. Use the hex code as a supporting tone in finance, security, healthcare, or technology layouts; white text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast for small body text.

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What is #596ba4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #596ba4 is rgb(89, 107, 164), in HSL hsl(226, 30%, 50%) and in CMYK 46%, 35%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.

What colors pair well with #596ba4?

#596ba4 pairs well with off-white, charcoal, and muted burgundy because its cool, dusty blue base gains warmth and definition from restrained contrast. Keep burgundy to small accents and reserve charcoal for text, since larger dark areas can make the palette feel heavy.

Is #596ba4 readable on white or black?

#596ba4 has a 5.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.06:1 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.

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