#596F6F Color Information

Hex color code: #596F6F

#596F6F is a understated cyan color. In RGB it is (89, 111, 111), and in HSL it is (180°, 11%, 39%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#596F6F

RGB

89, 111, 111

HSL

180°, 11%, 39%

CMYK

20%, 0%, 0%, 56%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #596F6F;
background-color: #596F6F;
border-color: #596F6F;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #596F6F;
border: 2px solid #596F6F;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#596F6F]
text-[#596F6F]
border-[#596F6F]
shadow-[0_0_10px_596F6F]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #596F6F, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #596F6F; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #596F6F; 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 #596F6F; background-color: #596F6F15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #596F6F20; border-left: 4px solid #596F6F; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #596F6F; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #596F6F in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

89, 111, 111

Red: 89 / Green: 111 / Blue: 111

HSL

180°, 11%, 39%

Hue: 180° / Saturation: 11% / Lightness: 39%

CMYK

20%, 0%, 0%, 56%

Cyan: 20% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 56%

What color is #596F6F?

#596F6F is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6E5959

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #596F6F to RGB:

rgb(89, 111, 111)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #596F6F to HSL:

hsl(180, 11%, 39%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #596F6F to CMYK:

cmyk(20%, 0%, 0%, 56%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#596F6F is a understated cyan color with RGB values of 89, 111, 111 and HSL of 180°, 11%, 39%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #596F6F is #6E5959, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #596E63.

Use #596F6F in CSS: color: #596F6F or background-color: #596F6F. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #596F6F

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.93:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #596F6F?

#596F6F is a understated cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #596F6F?

#596F6F in RGB is (89, 111, 111) - 89 red, 111 green, and 111 blue.

How to use #596F6F in CSS?

Use #596F6F directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #596F6F?

#6E5959 (complementary), #596E63 (analogous), and #364444 (lighter shade) work well with #596F6F.