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#599ECF color code is #599ECF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #599ecf.

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#599ECF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #599ECF is 0.3108. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.91:1 against white and 7.22:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#599ECF on white2.91:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#599ECF on black7.22:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #599ECF2.91:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #599ECF7.22:1AAA

#599ECF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #599ECF?+
The hex code for #599ECF is #599ECF. In RGB it's rgb(89, 158, 207), and in HSL it's hsl(205, 55%, 58%).
What is the RGB value of #599ECF?+
#599ECF in RGB is (89, 158, 207). Written in CSS: rgb(89, 158, 207).
What is the CMYK value of #599ECF?+
#599ECF converts to CMYK(57%, 24%, 0%, 19%) for print. Hex equivalent is #599ECF.
Is #599ecf a warm or cool color?+
#599ECF (#599ECF) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 205° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #599ecf belong to?+
#599ECF belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 205°, 55%, 58% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #599ecf accessible for body text on a white background?+
#599ECF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.91:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #599ecf?+
The nearest Pantone match for #599ECF (#599ECF) is 292 C Pantone 292 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #599ECF in design

Practical guidance for using #599ecf (#599ECF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#599ECF (#599ECF) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #599ECF (#599ECF) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#599ECF 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

#599ECF 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.