#595170 Color Information

Hex color code: #595170

A balanced purple shade, #595170 appears as (89, 81, 112) in RGB and (255°, 16%, 38%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:

Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#595170

RGB

89, 81, 112

HSL

255°, 16%, 38%

CMYK

21%, 28%, 0%, 56%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #595170;
background-color: #595170;
border-color: #595170;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #595170;
border: 2px solid #595170;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#595170]
text-[#595170]
border-[#595170]
shadow-[0_0_10px_595170]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #595170, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #595170; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #595170; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #595170; background-color: #59517015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #59517020; border-left: 4px solid #595170; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #595170; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #595170 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

89, 81, 112

Red: 89 / Green: 81 / Blue: 112

HSL

255°, 16%, 38%

Hue: 255° / Saturation: 16% / Lightness: 38%

CMYK

21%, 28%, 0%, 56%

Cyan: 21% / Magenta: 28% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 56%

What color is #595170?

#595170 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

697051

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #595170 to RGB:

rgb(89, 81, 112)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #595170 to HSL:

hsl(255, 16%, 38%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #595170 to CMYK:

cmyk(21%, 28%, 0%, 56%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral purple tone, #595170 has RGB (89, 81, 112) and HSL (255°, 16%, 38%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #595170 is #697051, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #515970.

Use #595170 in CSS: color: #595170 or background-color: #595170. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #595170

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.84:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #595170?

#595170 is a neutral purple color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #595170?

#595170 in RGB is (89, 81, 112) - 89 red, 81 green, and 112 blue.

How to use #595170 in CSS?

Use #595170 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #595170?

#697051 (complementary), #515970 (analogous), and #363144 (lighter shade) work well with #595170.