#596D66 Color Information

Hex color code: #596D66

#596D66 is a subtle cyan color. In RGB it is (89, 109, 102), and in HSL it is (159°, 10%, 39%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#596D66

RGB

89, 109, 102

HSL

159°, 10%, 39%

CMYK

18%, 0%, 6%, 57%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #596D66;
background-color: #596D66;
border-color: #596D66;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #596D66;
border: 2px solid #596D66;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#596D66]
text-[#596D66]
border-[#596D66]
shadow-[0_0_10px_596D66]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #596D66, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #596D66; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #596D66; 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 #596D66; background-color: #596D6615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #596D6620; border-left: 4px solid #596D66; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #596D66; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #596D66 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

89, 109, 102

Red: 89 / Green: 109 / Blue: 102

HSL

159°, 10%, 39%

Hue: 159° / Saturation: 10% / Lightness: 39%

CMYK

18%, 0%, 6%, 57%

Cyan: 18% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 6% / Key: 57%

What color is #596D66?

#596D66 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6D5A60

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #596D66 to RGB:

rgb(89, 109, 102)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #596D66 to HSL:

hsl(159, 10%, 39%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #596D66 to CMYK:

cmyk(18%, 0%, 6%, 57%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle cyan tone, #596D66 has RGB (89, 109, 102) and HSL (159°, 10%, 39%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #596D66 is #6D5A60, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #5A6D5C.

Use #596D66 in CSS: color: #596D66 or background-color: #596D66. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #596D66

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.80:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #596D66?

#596D66 is a subtle cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #596D66?

#596D66 in RGB is (89, 109, 102) - 89 red, 109 green, and 102 blue.

How to use #596D66 in CSS?

Use #596D66 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #596D66?

#6D5A60 (complementary), #5A6D5C (analogous), and #37433F (lighter shade) work well with #596D66.