#598668 Hex Color
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Muted and medium-dark, this grayish green sits quietly between sage and forest without claiming either. #598668 works best as a supporting tone behind black text, which clears WCAG AA at about 5.0:1 contrast. Pair it with dusty terracotta or deep plum to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #598668
What is #598668 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #598668 is rgb(89, 134, 104), in HSL hsl(140, 20%, 44%) and in CMYK 34%, 0%, 22%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #598668?
Dusty terracotta and deep plum bring out its earthy side, while cream keeps the pairing soft. Avoid bright greens nearby, which make this muted shade look duller than it is.
Is #598668 readable on white or black?
#598668 has a 4.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.