#659399 Hex Color
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Muted and midweight, this dusty cyan reads as a grayed-out sky blue rather than a bright one. The hex code #659399 has an ashy, matte character that stays calm even in large blocks, making it a solid supporting tone in the 30% slot of a palette. Black text on it hits about 6.2:1 contrast, so it passes WCAG AA behind body copy. Pair it with warm terracotta or soft coral to keep the coolness from turning flat.
Questions about #659399
What is #659399 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #659399 is rgb(101, 147, 153), in HSL hsl(187, 20%, 50%) and in CMYK 34%, 4%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #659399?
Warm accents like terracotta and soft coral balance its ashy coolness. For a quieter palette, use it with cream, charcoal, or deeper slate blues.
Is #659399 readable on white or black?
#659399 has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.18:1 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.