#596F99 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted blue with gray undertones, #596f99 sits between navy and slate. The hex code reads dim and ashy, which suits it to supporting roles rather than dominant bases. It flatters burgundy and cream accents, and white text passes AA contrast on it at about 5.0:1.
Questions about #596f99
What is #596f99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #596f99 is rgb(89, 111, 153), in HSL hsl(219, 26%, 47%) and in CMYK 42%, 27%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #596f99?
Warm accents like burgundy and cream bring out its gray undertones better than bright colors, which can wash it out. Cool grays also work for a monochrome scheme.
Is #596f99 readable on white or black?
#596f99 has a 5.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.15:1 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.