#599C5F Hex Color
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A muted, reliable mid-tone green, #599c5f carries a natural and earthy weight. Because it is somewhat unsaturated, it works well as a grounding base color for sustainable brand identities or organic packaging. It pairs cleanly with warm grays rather than stark whites to avoid looking washed out. This hex code provides strong contrast for black text, ensuring readability in UI and print applications.
Questions about #599c5f
What is #599c5f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #599c5f is rgb(89, 156, 95), in HSL hsl(125, 27%, 48%) and in CMYK 43%, 0%, 39%, 39%.
What colors pair best with the muted green of #599c5f?
Use warm neutrals like warm gray or cream to keep #599c5f from looking washed out, as stark whites can create too much contrast. For a sophisticated palette, add deep charcoal or soft terracotta accents to complement its earthy, grounded nature.
Is #599c5f readable on white or black?
#599c5f has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.34:1 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.