#597C99 Hex Color
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#597c99 is a muted, ashy blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained saturation suggests calm, reliability, and control, making it effective for finance, healthcare, government, and technology branding. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with warm white or charcoal; black text offers about 4.8:1 contrast for body copy.
Questions about #597c99
What is #597c99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #597c99 is rgb(89, 124, 153), in HSL hsl(207, 26%, 47%) and in CMYK 42%, 19%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #597c99?
Warm white, charcoal, and muted terracotta pair well with #597c99, balancing its cool gray undertones with warmth and contrast. Use warm white for backgrounds, charcoal for text, and terracotta as a restrained accent.
Does #597c99 read as a warm or cool color?
#597c99 reads cool because its blue base is softened by gray rather than warm red or yellow undertones. Its muted, matte appearance communicates calm, reliability, and control, making it suitable for restrained interfaces and professional visual identities.
Is #597c99 readable on white or black?
#597c99 has a 4.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.