#597D85 Hex Color
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Ashy, dusty, and barely saturated, this shade of cyan reads more like stormy slate than bright sky blue. The hex code #597d85 sits at a mid lightness, which makes it a steady supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette, especially beside warm terracotta. It can look washed out next to pure white, so pair it with cream instead. Black text clears contrast on it at about 4.7:1, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #597d85
What is #597d85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #597d85 is rgb(89, 125, 133), in HSL hsl(191, 20%, 44%) and in CMYK 33%, 6%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #597d85?
Warm earth tones like terracotta, cream, and soft sand bring out the best in #597d85, while deep charcoal or navy text keeps contrast high. Cool grays work too, though they can flatten its character.
Can #597d85 be used as a background for body text?
Yes. Black text on #597d85 reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for small body text. White text falls short, so keep light type large and bold.
Is #597d85 readable on white or black?
#597d85 has a 4.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.69:1 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.