#596A6D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #596A6D?

RGB(89, 106, 109), HSL(189.0, 10.1%, 38.8%), CMYK(18.3%, 2.8%, 0.0%, 57.3%).

Q: Does #596A6D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.66:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#596A6D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 89, 106, 109, in HSL 189.0°, 10.1%, 38.8%, and in CMYK 18.3%, 2.8%, 0.0%, 57.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 6000-N Medium Dark Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#596A6D

RGB

89, 106, 109

HSL

189.0, 10.1%, 38.8%

HSV

189.0, 18.3%, 42.7%

CMYK

18.3%, 2.8%, 0.0%, 57.3%

OKLCH

0.5113 0.021 209.4

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.