#59746F Hex Color
Calm teal with a matte finish
Muted and matte, #59746f is a dark teal with ashy gray undertones and low saturation. Its restrained character suits healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces that need calm clarity without looking sterile. Use the hex code as a supporting tone with warm white or pale peach, and pair it with white text for body copy at about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #59746f
What is #59746f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #59746f is rgb(89, 116, 111), in HSL hsl(169, 13%, 40%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 4%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #59746f?
#59746f pairs well with warm white, pale peach, and soft neutrals because their lighter, warmer qualities balance its cool, ashy teal character. Use warm white for clean layouts and pale peach when you want a gentler, more welcoming contrast.
Does #59746f feel warm or cool?
#59746f reads as a cool, restrained teal because its blue-green base is softened by gray, low-saturation undertones, giving it calm clarity without the crisp or tropical feel of a brighter teal.
Is #59746f readable on white or black?
#59746f has a 5.05:1 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.