#596D80 Hex Color

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This muted, dusty blue shade creates a sense of calm, trust, and reliability. Its dark, ashy tone works well for professional designs in finance, tech, and law. It offers a bleak yet steady look that feels controlled and secure. The hex code for this blue is #596d80. Will you use this dim, unsaturated color to add balance and honesty to your next project?

Questions about #596d80

What is #596d80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #596d80 is rgb(89, 109, 128), in HSL hsl(209, 18%, 43%) and in CMYK 30%, 15%, 0%, 50%.
Is #596d80 readable on white or black?
#596d80 has a 5.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.92:1 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.