#596688 Color Information

Hex color code: #596688

#596688 is a soft blue color. In RGB it is (89, 102, 136), and in HSL it is (223°, 21%, 44%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#596688

RGB

89, 102, 136

HSL

223°, 21%, 44%

CMYK

35%, 25%, 0%, 47%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #596688;
background-color: #596688;
border-color: #596688;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #596688;
border: 2px solid #596688;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#596688]
text-[#596688]
border-[#596688]
shadow-[0_0_10px_596688]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #596688, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #596688; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #596688; 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 #596688; background-color: #59668815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #59668820; border-left: 4px solid #596688; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #596688; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #596688 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

89, 102, 136

Red: 89 / Green: 102 / Blue: 136

HSL

223°, 21%, 44%

Hue: 223° / Saturation: 21% / Lightness: 44%

CMYK

35%, 25%, 0%, 47%

Cyan: 35% / Magenta: 25% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 47%

What color is #596688?

#596688 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

887A59

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #596688 to RGB:

rgb(89, 102, 136)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #596688 to HSL:

hsl(223, 21%, 44%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #596688 to CMYK:

cmyk(35%, 25%, 0%, 47%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#596688 is a subtle blue color with RGB values of 89, 102, 136 and HSL of 223°, 21%, 44%. This blue-purple hue evokes creativity and luxury, making it suitable for widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #596688 is #887A59, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #597E88.

Use #596688 in CSS: color: #596688 or background-color: #596688. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #596688

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.68:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #596688?

#596688 is a subtle blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #596688?

#596688 in RGB is (89, 102, 136) - 89 red, 102 green, and 136 blue.

How to use #596688 in CSS?

Use #596688 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #596688?

#887A59 (complementary), #597E88 (analogous), and #3A4359 (lighter shade) work well with #596688.