#595C7D color
The hex color #595C7D is a grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 34.9% red, 36.1% green and 49% blue (89, 92, 125).
Its hue angle is 235°, with 17% saturation and 42% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 26% magenta, 0% yellow and 51% black.
The closest named color is Majestic Magic (#555570), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.46:1).
#595C7D color codes
| HEX | #595C7D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(89, 92, 125) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(34.9%, 36.1%, 49%) | |
| HSL | hsl(235, 17%, 42%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(235, 29%, 49%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 26%, 0%, 51%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(40.01, 6.92, -18.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(40.01, 20.13, 290.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.648, 11.259, 20.957) | |
| Decimal | 5856381 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #595C7D, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #595C7D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.46:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #595C7D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.46:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #595C7D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#53607eProtanopia
no red cones#515d7cDeuteranopia
no green cones#506267Tritanopia
no blue cones#5e5e5eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #595c7d; }
.text { color: #595c7d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #595c7d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(89 92 125 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #595c7d, #68597d); }
Similar colors
#555570Majestic Magic#4c567aDeep Indigo#4e5481Dusk#4d516cIntergalactic#4d5b88Wizard#6a6887Heron#4f566cHeavy Violet#50507fTangent Periwinkle
Closest common color name: Space Gray.
Questions
- What color is #595C7D?
- #595C7D is a grayish blue, closest to the named color Majestic Magic. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #595C7D?
- The RGB value is 89, 92, 125: 89 red, 92 green and 125 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #595C7D?
- The complementary color is #7D7A59, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #595C7D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.25:1 and white text 6.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.