#596E79 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy blue carries a desaturated quality that feels grounded and professional. Because it sits in a mid-tone range, #596e79 works best as a supporting background or for secondary UI elements where you need a muted, reliable presence. White text offers excellent readability against this shade, making it a functional choice for clean, minimal interfaces. The hex code for this moody, ink-washed color is #596e79.
Questions about #596e79
What is #596e79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #596e79 is rgb(89, 110, 121), in HSL hsl(201, 15%, 41%) and in CMYK 26%, 9%, 0%, 53%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What design style suits #596e79 best?
This desaturated shade excels in professional, minimal user interfaces where readability and calm are priorities. It functions best as a secondary background element that anchors more vibrant primary colors without overwhelming the visual hierarchy.
Is #596e79 readable on white or black?
#596e79 has a 5.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.93:1 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.