#59566C Color Information

Hex color code: #59566C

The hex color #59566C is a muted blue with RGB values of (89, 86, 108) and HSL of (248°, 11%, 38%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameDark Slate Blue
HEX
#59566C
RGB
89, 86, 108
HSL
248°, 11%, 38%
CMYK
18%, 20%, 0%, 58%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #59566C;
background-color: #59566C;
border-color: #59566C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #59566C;
border: 2px solid #59566C;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#59566C]
text-[#59566C]
border-[#59566C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_59566C]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #59566C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #59566C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #59566C; 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 #59566C; background-color: #59566C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #59566C20; border-left: 4px solid #59566C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #59566C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #59566C in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

89, 86, 108

Red: 89 / Green: 86 / Blue: 108

HSL

248°, 11%, 38%

Hue: 248° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 38%

CMYK

18%, 20%, 0%, 58%

Cyan: 18% / Magenta: 20% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 58%

What color is #59566C?

#59566C is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #59566C to RGB:

rgb(89, 86, 108)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #59566C to HSL:

hsl(248, 11%, 38%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #59566C to CMYK:

cmyk(18%, 20%, 0%, 58%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced blue tone, #59566C has RGB (89, 86, 108) and HSL (248°, 11%, 38%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #59566C is #696C56, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #565E6C.

Use #59566C in CSS: color: #59566C or background-color: #59566C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #59566C

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.97:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #59566C?

#59566C is a balanced blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #59566C?

#59566C in RGB is (89, 86, 108) - 89 red, 86 green, and 108 blue.

How to use #59566C in CSS?

Use #59566C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #59566C?

#696C56 (complementary), #565E6C (analogous), and #363441 (lighter shade) work well with #59566C.