#595562 Color Information

Hex color code: #595562

A subtle purple shade, #595562 appears as (89, 85, 98) in RGB and (258°, 7%, 36%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#595562

RGB

89, 85, 98

HSL

258°, 7%, 36%

CMYK

9%, 13%, 0%, 62%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #595562;
background-color: #595562;
border-color: #595562;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #595562;
border: 2px solid #595562;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#595562]
text-[#595562]
border-[#595562]
shadow-[0_0_10px_595562]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #595562, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #595562; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #595562; 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 #595562; background-color: #59556215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #59556220; border-left: 4px solid #595562; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #595562; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #595562 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

89, 85, 98

Red: 89 / Green: 85 / Blue: 98

HSL

258°, 7%, 36%

Hue: 258° / Saturation: 7% / Lightness: 36%

CMYK

9%, 13%, 0%, 62%

Cyan: 9% / Magenta: 13% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 62%

What color is #595562?

#595562 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5E6255

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #595562 to RGB:

rgb(89, 85, 98)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #595562 to HSL:

hsl(258, 7%, 36%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #595562 to CMYK:

cmyk(9%, 13%, 0%, 62%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#595562 is a muted purple color with RGB values of 89, 85, 98 and HSL of 258°, 7%, 36%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #595562 is #5E6255, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #555862.

Use #595562 in CSS: color: #595562 or background-color: #595562. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #595562

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.90:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #595562?

#595562 is a muted purple color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #595562?

#595562 in RGB is (89, 85, 98) - 89 red, 85 green, and 98 blue.

How to use #595562 in CSS?

Use #595562 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #595562?

#5E6255 (complementary), #555862 (analogous), and #343239 (lighter shade) work well with #595562.