#596265

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #596265?

RGB(89, 98, 101), HSL(195.0, 6.3%, 37.3%), CMYK(11.9%, 3.0%, 0.0%, 60.4%).

Q: Does #596265 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.25:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#596265 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 89, 98, 101, in HSL 195.0°, 6.3%, 37.3%, and in CMYK 11.9%, 3.0%, 0.0%, 60.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 6000-N Medium Dark Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#596265

RGB

89, 98, 101

HSL

195.0, 6.3%, 37.3%

HSV

195.0, 11.9%, 39.6%

CMYK

11.9%, 3.0%, 0.0%, 60.4%

OKLCH

0.4894 0.0122 219.7

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: NCS S 6000-N Medium Dark Grey

Color Psychology

True cyan sits at the boundary of blue and green in the visible spectrum, projecting futurism, precision, and digital innovation. It is a primary color in CMYK printing and RGB displays, giving it a distinctly technological identity. Cyan suggests cutting-edge thinking and clear communication.

Design Usage

Medium cyan is a staple in tech branding, cloud computing services, and developer tools. It works well for interactive elements, link hover states, and data visualization highlights. Because cyan is highly saturated, use it as an accent rather than a dominant color to avoid visual strain.