#596169 Color Information

Hex color code: #596169

The hex color #596169 is a muted blue with RGB values of (89, 97, 105) and HSL of (210°, 8%, 38%). It is typically applied in digital products.

Try:

Color NameDark Slate Blue

HEX

#596169

RGB

89, 97, 105

HSL

210°, 8%, 38%

CMYK

15%, 8%, 0%, 59%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #596169;
background-color: #596169;
border-color: #596169;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #596169;
border: 2px solid #596169;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#596169]
text-[#596169]
border-[#596169]
shadow-[0_0_10px_596169]

Generate Gradient

→

Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #596169, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #596169; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #596169; 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 #596169; background-color: #59616915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #59616920; border-left: 4px solid #596169; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #596169; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #596169 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

89, 97, 105

Red: 89 / Green: 97 / Blue: 105

HSL

210°, 8%, 38%

Hue: 210° / Saturation: 8% / Lightness: 38%

CMYK

15%, 8%, 0%, 59%

Cyan: 15% / Magenta: 8% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 59%

What color is #596169?

#596169 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

696159

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #596169 to RGB:

rgb(89, 97, 105)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #596169 to HSL:

hsl(210, 8%, 38%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #596169 to CMYK:

cmyk(15%, 8%, 0%, 59%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#596169 is a neutral blue color with RGB values of 89, 97, 105 and HSL of 210°, 8%, 38%. 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 #596169 is #696159, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #596969.

Use #596169 in CSS: color: #596169 or background-color: #596169. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #596169

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.34:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #596169?

#596169 is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #596169?

#596169 in RGB is (89, 97, 105) - 89 red, 97 green, and 105 blue.

How to use #596169 in CSS?

Use #596169 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #596169?

#696159 (complementary), #596969 (analogous), and #363B3F (lighter shade) work well with #596169.