#598D99 Hex Color
A cool matte cyan with industrial roots
Bleak, dusty, and heavily desaturated, this cool cyan reads as an industrial, matte blue-green. #598d99 offers high readability with black text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds or secondary containers. Avoid using it alongside stark, bright whites, as it can appear washed out. Instead, pair this hex code with warm charcoal or soft cream to balance its muted, clinical energy.
Questions about #598d99
What is #598d99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #598d99 is rgb(89, 141, 153), in HSL hsl(191, 26%, 47%) and in CMYK 42%, 8%, 0%, 40%.
What color combinations work best with #598d99?
Is #598d99 suitable for UI text or backgrounds?
This color functions exceptionally well as a background for high-contrast, dark-colored text due to its balanced saturation levels. It maintains strong readability without the aggressive vibrance of brighter cyan tones, making it an ideal choice for secondary containers or dashboard surfaces.
Is #598d99 readable on white or black?
#598d99 has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.69:1 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.