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#59A189 color code is #59A189. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #59a189.

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#59A189 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #59A189 is 0.2942. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.05:1 against white and 6.88:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#59A189 on white3.05:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#59A189 on black6.88:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #59A1893.05:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #59A1896.88:1AA

#59A189 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #59A189?+
The hex code for #59A189 is #59A189. In RGB it's rgb(89, 161, 137), and in HSL it's hsl(160, 29%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #59A189?+
#59A189 in RGB is (89, 161, 137). Written in CSS: rgb(89, 161, 137).
What is the CMYK value of #59A189?+
#59A189 converts to CMYK(45%, 0%, 15%, 37%) for print. Hex equivalent is #59A189.
Is #59a189 a warm or cool color?+
#59A189 (#59A189) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 160° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #59a189 belong to?+
#59A189 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 160°, 29%, 49% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #59a189 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#59A189 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.05:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #59a189?+
The nearest Pantone match for #59A189 (#59A189) is 624 C Pantone 624 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #59A189 in design

Practical guidance for using #59a189 (#59A189) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#59A189 (#59A189) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.9:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #59A189 (#59A189) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. 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

#59A189 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

#59A189 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.