#596259

#596259

Color Values

HEX

#596259

RGB

89, 98, 89

HSL

120.0, 4.8%, 36.7%

HSV

120.0, 9.2%, 38.4%

CMYK

9.2%, 0.0%, 9.2%, 61.6%

OKLCH

0.4854 0.018 145.3

Properties

Color Psychology

Medium gray represents balance, neutrality, and diplomatic composure. It is the color of concrete, steel, and overcast skies, suggesting urban modernity and industrial strength. Gray communicates professionalism and impartiality in equal measure.

Design Usage

Medium gray is essential for body text, icons, and secondary labels in user interfaces. It provides the typographic backbone of design systems, separating primary from secondary information. Ensure proper contrast ratios since many popular mid-gray values fall below WCAG AA for text on white backgrounds.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #596259;
color: #596259;
border-color: #596259;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 600 #57534E

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.33:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.32:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #596259?

RGB(89, 98, 89) · HSL(120.0, 4.8%, 36.7%) · CMYK(9.2%, 0.0%, 9.2%, 61.6%)

Does #596259 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.33:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #596259?

Use FFFFFF text on a #596259 background; contrast on black is 3.32:1.