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#59849B color code is #59849B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #59849b.

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#59849B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #59849B is 0.2099. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.04:1 against white and 5.20:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#59849B on white4.04:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#59849B on black5.20:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #59849B4.04:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #59849B5.20:1AA

#59849B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #59849B?+
The hex code for #59849B is #59849B. In RGB it's rgb(89, 132, 155), and in HSL it's hsl(201, 27%, 48%).
What is the RGB value of #59849B?+
#59849B in RGB is (89, 132, 155). Written in CSS: rgb(89, 132, 155).
What is the CMYK value of #59849B?+
#59849B converts to CMYK(43%, 15%, 0%, 39%) for print. Hex equivalent is #59849B.
Is #59849b a warm or cool color?+
#59849B (#59849B) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 201° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #59849b belong to?+
#59849B belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 201°, 27%, 48% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #59849b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#59849B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.04:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #59849b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #59849B (#59849B) is 645 C Pantone 645 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #59849B in design

Practical guidance for using #59849b (#59849B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#59849B (#59849B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.2:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #59849B (#59849B) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). 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

#59849B 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

#59849B 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.