#596C73 Color Information

Hex color code: #596C73

The hex color #596C73 is a subtle blue with RGB values of (89, 108, 115) and HSL of (196°, 13%, 40%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#596C73

RGB

89, 108, 115

HSL

196°, 13%, 40%

CMYK

23%, 6%, 0%, 55%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #596C73;
background-color: #596C73;
border-color: #596C73;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #596C73;
border: 2px solid #596C73;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#596C73]
text-[#596C73]
border-[#596C73]
shadow-[0_0_10px_596C73]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #596C73, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #596C73; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #596C73; 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 #596C73; background-color: #596C7315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #596C7320; border-left: 4px solid #596C73; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #596C73; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #596C73 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

89, 108, 115

Red: 89 / Green: 108 / Blue: 115

HSL

196°, 13%, 40%

Hue: 196° / Saturation: 13% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

23%, 6%, 0%, 55%

Cyan: 23% / Magenta: 6% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 55%

What color is #596C73?

#596C73 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

736059

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #596C73 to RGB:

rgb(89, 108, 115)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #596C73 to HSL:

hsl(196, 13%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #596C73 to CMYK:

cmyk(23%, 6%, 0%, 55%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted blue tone, #596C73 has RGB (89, 108, 115) and HSL (196°, 13%, 40%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #596C73 is #736059, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #59736D.

Use #596C73 in CSS: color: #596C73 or background-color: #596C73. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #596C73

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.82:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #596C73?

#596C73 is a muted blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #596C73?

#596C73 in RGB is (89, 108, 115) - 89 red, 108 green, and 115 blue.

How to use #596C73 in CSS?

Use #596C73 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #596C73?

#736059 (complementary), #59736D (analogous), and #374448 (lighter shade) work well with #596C73.