#59846B Hex Color
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A dusty, matte green with desaturated tones, #59846b offers an understated, grounded presence. Because it is highly muted, it works best as a supporting background element rather than a bright focal point. It pairs well with warm, creamy neutrals to avoid looking muddy. The hex code #59846b provides enough contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for clean, minimal UI design.
Questions about #59846b
What is #59846b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #59846b is rgb(89, 132, 107), in HSL hsl(145, 19%, 43%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 19%, 48%.
What colors pair best with #59846b?
#59846b functions best when anchored by warm, creamy neutrals or soft off-whites that prevent it from appearing muddy. For high-contrast accents, consider pairing this muted green with charcoal or deep, saturated browns to create a sophisticated, naturalistic design palette.
Is #59846b suitable for UI text?
While #59846b offers enough contrast against clean white backgrounds for large, legible headings, it is generally too muted for standard body text. It is a much stronger choice for subtle UI elements like card backgrounds, button borders, or section dividers.
Is #59846b readable on white or black?
#59846b has a 4.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.93:1 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.