#599BAB Color Information

Hex color code: #599BAB

The hex color #599BAB is a delicate cyan with RGB values of (89, 155, 171) and HSL of (192°, 33%, 51%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameCadet Blue
HEX
#599BAB
RGB
89, 155, 171
HSL
192°, 33%, 51%
CMYK
48%, 9%, 0%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #599BAB;
background-color: #599BAB;
border-color: #599BAB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #599BAB;
border: 2px solid #599BAB;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#599BAB]
text-[#599BAB]
border-[#599BAB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_599BAB]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #599BAB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #599BAB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #599BAB; color: #000000; }

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 #599BAB; background-color: #599BAB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #599BAB20; border-left: 4px solid #599BAB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #599BAB; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #599BAB in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

89, 155, 171

Red: 89 / Green: 155 / Blue: 171

HSL

192°, 33%, 51%

Hue: 192° / Saturation: 33% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

48%, 9%, 0%, 33%

Cyan: 48% / Magenta: 9% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 33%

What color is #599BAB?

#599BAB is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #599BAB to RGB:

rgb(89, 155, 171)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #599BAB to HSL:

hsl(192, 33%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #599BAB to CMYK:

cmyk(48%, 9%, 0%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel cyan tone, #599BAB has RGB (89, 155, 171) and HSL (192°, 33%, 51%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #599BAB is #AB6959, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #59AB93.

Use #599BAB in CSS: color: #599BAB or background-color: #599BAB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #599BAB

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.70:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #599BAB?

#599BAB is a pastel cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #599BAB?

#599BAB in RGB is (89, 155, 171) - 89 red, 155 green, and 171 blue.

How to use #599BAB in CSS?

Use #599BAB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #599BAB?

#AB6959 (complementary), #59AB93 (analogous), and #3E6E7A (lighter shade) work well with #599BAB.