#596275 Color Information

Hex color code: #596275

A muted blue shade, #596275 appears as (89, 98, 117) in RGB and (221°, 14%, 40%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

Try:
Color NameDark Slate Blue
HEX
#596275
RGB
89, 98, 117
HSL
221°, 14%, 40%
CMYK
24%, 16%, 0%, 54%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #596275;
background-color: #596275;
border-color: #596275;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #596275;
border: 2px solid #596275;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#596275]
text-[#596275]
border-[#596275]
shadow-[0_0_10px_596275]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #596275, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #596275; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #596275; 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 #596275; background-color: #59627515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #59627520; border-left: 4px solid #596275; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #596275; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #596275 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

89, 98, 117

Red: 89 / Green: 98 / Blue: 117

HSL

221°, 14%, 40%

Hue: 221° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

24%, 16%, 0%, 54%

Cyan: 24% / Magenta: 16% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 54%

What color is #596275?

#596275 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #596275 to RGB:

rgb(89, 98, 117)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #596275 to HSL:

hsl(221, 14%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #596275 to CMYK:

cmyk(24%, 16%, 0%, 54%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated blue tone, #596275 has RGB (89, 98, 117) and HSL (221°, 14%, 40%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #596275 is #746B58, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #586F74.

Use #596275 in CSS: color: #596275 or background-color: #596275. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #596275

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.43:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #596275?

#596275 is a understated blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #596275?

#596275 in RGB is (89, 98, 117) - 89 red, 98 green, and 117 blue.

How to use #596275 in CSS?

Use #596275 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #596275?

#746B58 (complementary), #586F74 (analogous), and #373C49 (lighter shade) work well with #596275.