#597D7E Hex Color
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The hex code #597d7e is a muted cyan with gray-green undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its medium-dark value feels calm and understated, making it useful for technology, aerospace, and productivity interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or muted coral. Black text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #597d7e
What is #597d7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #597d7e is rgb(89, 125, 126), in HSL hsl(182, 17%, 42%) and in CMYK 29%, 1%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #597d7e?
#597d7e pairs well with warm cream, muted coral, and terracotta, which add warmth without overpowering its gray-green base and create balanced palettes for interfaces, editorial layouts, and calm product branding.
Does #597d7e look warm or cool?
#597d7e reads as a cool, muted cyan because its blue-green base is softened by gray undertones, giving it an ashy, matte quality rather than appearing bright aqua or vivid turquoise.
Is #597d7e readable on white or black?
#597d7e has a 4.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.65:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.