#598C91 Hex Color
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#598c91 is a muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones, medium lightness, and a dusty matte finish. Its low saturation creates a calm, understated feel for technology, aerospace, and productivity interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with warm white or charcoal. Black text achieves about 5.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #598c91.
Questions about #598c91
What is #598c91 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #598c91 is rgb(89, 140, 145), in HSL hsl(185, 24%, 46%) and in CMYK 39%, 3%, 0%, 43%.
Does #598c91 read as warm or cool?
#598c91 reads as a cool muted cyan because its blue-green undertones and low saturation keep it crisp without feeling bright. It brings a calm, restrained mood to productivity interfaces, technical layouts, and other designs that need a quiet accent.
What colors pair well with #598c91?
The best pairings for #598c91 include warm white, charcoal, and sandy neutrals, which balance its cool blue-green cast, soften its technical feel, and provide a calm foundation for interfaces, presentations, and understated brand palettes.
Is #598c91 readable on white or black?
#598c91 has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.58:1 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.