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#595695 color code is #595695. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #595695.

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#595695 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #595695 is 0.1095. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.58:1 against white and 3.19:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#595695 on white6.58:1AA
The quick brown fox
#595695 on black3.19:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #5956956.58:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #5956953.19:1AA Large

#595695 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #595695?+
The hex code for #595695 is #595695. In RGB it's rgb(89, 86, 149), and in HSL it's hsl(243, 27%, 46%).
What is the RGB value of #595695?+
#595695 in RGB is (89, 86, 149). Written in CSS: rgb(89, 86, 149).
What is the CMYK value of #595695?+
#595695 converts to CMYK(40%, 42%, 0%, 42%) for print. Hex equivalent is #595695.
Is #595695 a warm or cool color?+
#595695 (#595695) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 243° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #595695 belong to?+
#595695 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 243°, 27%, 46% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #595695 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#595695 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.58:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #595695?+
The nearest Pantone match for #595695 (#595695) is 18-3943 Blue Iris, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #595695 in design

Practical guidance for using #595695 (#595695) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #595695 (#595695) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #595695 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #595695 (#595695) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#595695 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#595695 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.