Information about #596C66 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #596C66 belongs to the Spring Green Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(89, 108, 102) (34.9% red, 42.4% green, 40% blue), or CMYK 7 / 0 / 2 / 58 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A calm, restrained spring green, #596C66 holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Corduroy (#606E68). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Slate Grey (#59656D) and Odyssey (#4F6D69).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(89, 108, 102)), which gives #596C66 its character. If you plan to put text on a #596C66 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.8:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#596C66 color variations

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#596C66 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #596C66

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Corduroy color link
Corduroy

#606E68

Slate Grey color link
Slate Grey

#59656D

Odyssey color link
Odyssey

#4F6D69

Shuttle Grey color link
Shuttle Grey

#61666B

Stormcloud color link
Stormcloud

#4F666A

Jasmin color link
Jasmin

#57725B

River Bed color link
River Bed

#556061

Gondwana color link
Gondwana

#5B755C

Port Phillip color link
Port Phillip

#647464

Storm Dust color link
Storm Dust

#646463

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#596C66
  • RGB89, 108, 102
  • CMYK7, 0, 2, 58
  • CSSrgb(89, 108, 102)
  • HSL161°, 10%, 39%
  • HSL Precise161.053°, 9.645%, 38.627%
  • HSV161°, 18%, 42%
  • HSB161°, 18%, 42%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.349
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.400
  • GLSLvec3(0.349, 0.424, 0.400)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.349, 0.424, 0.400, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.349, 0.424, 0.400)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB34.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB40%
  • Color Family (Hue)Spring Green
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID596C66
  • DECIMAL ID5860454
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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