#596969 Color Information

Hex color code: #596969

The hex color #596969 is a balanced cyan with RGB values of (89, 105, 105) and HSL of (180°, 8%, 38%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#596969

RGB

89, 105, 105

HSL

180°, 8%, 38%

CMYK

15%, 0%, 0%, 59%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #596969;
background-color: #596969;
border-color: #596969;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #596969;
border: 2px solid #596969;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#596969]
text-[#596969]
border-[#596969]
shadow-[0_0_10px_596969]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #596969, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #596969; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #596969; 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 #596969; background-color: #59696915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #59696920; border-left: 4px solid #596969; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #596969; }

Related Colors

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #596969 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

89, 105, 105

Red: 89 / Green: 105 / Blue: 105

HSL

180°, 8%, 38%

Hue: 180° / Saturation: 8% / Lightness: 38%

CMYK

15%, 0%, 0%, 59%

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

What color is #596969?

#596969 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

695959

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #596969 to RGB:

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

HEX to HSL

Convert #596969 to HSL:

hsl(180, 8%, 38%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #596969 to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated cyan tone, #596969 has RGB (89, 105, 105) and HSL (180°, 8%, 38%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #596969 is #695959, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #596961.

Use #596969 in CSS: color: #596969 or background-color: #596969. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #596969

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.65:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #596969?

#596969 is a understated cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #596969?

#596969 in RGB is (89, 105, 105) - 89 red, 105 green, and 105 blue.

How to use #596969 in CSS?

Use #596969 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #596969?

#695959 (complementary), #596961 (analogous), and #363F3F (lighter shade) work well with #596969.