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#59A68F color code is #59A68F. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #59a68f.

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#59A68F Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #59A68F is 0.3138. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.89:1 against white and 7.28:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#59A68F on white2.89:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#59A68F on black7.28:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #59A68F2.89:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #59A68F7.28:1AAA

#59A68F — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #59A68F?+
The hex code for #59A68F is #59A68F. In RGB it's rgb(89, 166, 143), and in HSL it's hsl(162, 30%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #59A68F?+
#59A68F in RGB is (89, 166, 143). Written in CSS: rgb(89, 166, 143).
What is the CMYK value of #59A68F?+
#59A68F converts to CMYK(46%, 0%, 14%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #59A68F.
Is #59a68f a warm or cool color?+
#59A68F (#59A68F) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 162° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #59a68f belong to?+
#59A68F belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 162°, 30%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #59a68f accessible for body text on a white background?+
#59A68F on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.89:1 — 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 #59a68f?+
The nearest Pantone match for #59A68F (#59A68F) is 7472 C Medium Jade, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #59A68F in design

Practical guidance for using #59a68f (#59A68F) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#59A68F (#59A68F) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.3:1 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, #59A68F (#59A68F) 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

#59A68F 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

#59A68F 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.