#595252 Color Information

Hex color code: #595252

The hex color #595252 is a understated red with RGB values of (89, 82, 82) and HSL of (0°, 4%, 34%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#595252

RGB

89, 82, 82

HSL

0°, 4%, 34%

CMYK

0%, 8%, 8%, 65%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #595252;
background-color: #595252;
border-color: #595252;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #595252;
border: 2px solid #595252;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#595252]
text-[#595252]
border-[#595252]
shadow-[0_0_10px_595252]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #595252, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #595252; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #595252; 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 #595252; background-color: #59525215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #59525220; border-left: 4px solid #595252; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #595252; }

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Analogous

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #595252 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

89, 82, 82

Red: 89 / Green: 82 / Blue: 82

HSL

0°, 4%, 34%

Hue: 0° / Saturation: 4% / Lightness: 34%

CMYK

0%, 8%, 8%, 65%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 8% / Yellow: 8% / Key: 65%

What color is #595252?

#595252 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

535A5A

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #595252 to RGB:

rgb(89, 82, 82)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #595252 to HSL:

hsl(0, 4%, 34%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #595252 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 8%, 8%, 65%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#595252 is a understated red color with RGB values of 89, 82, 82 and HSL of 0°, 4%, 34%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #595252 is #535A5A, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #5A5357.

Use #595252 in CSS: color: #595252 or background-color: #595252. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #595252

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.75:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #595252?

#595252 is a understated red color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #595252?

#595252 in RGB is (89, 82, 82) - 89 red, 82 green, and 82 blue.

How to use #595252 in CSS?

Use #595252 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #595252?

#535A5A (complementary), #5A5357 (analogous), and #322F2F (lighter shade) work well with #595252.