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#59A69A color code is #59A69A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #59a69a.

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#59A69A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #59A69A is 0.3173. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.86:1 against white and 7.35:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#59A69A on white2.86:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#59A69A on black7.35:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #59A69A2.86:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #59A69A7.35:1AAA

#59A69A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #59A69A?+
The hex code for #59A69A is #59A69A. In RGB it's rgb(89, 166, 154), and in HSL it's hsl(171, 30%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #59A69A?+
#59A69A in RGB is (89, 166, 154). Written in CSS: rgb(89, 166, 154).
What is the CMYK value of #59A69A?+
#59A69A converts to CMYK(46%, 0%, 7%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #59A69A.
Is #59a69a a warm or cool color?+
#59A69A (#59A69A) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 171° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #59a69a belong to?+
#59A69A belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 171°, 30%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #59a69a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#59A69A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.86:1 — 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 #59a69a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #59A69A (#59A69A) is 7472 C Medium Jade, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #59A69A in design

Practical guidance for using #59a69a (#59A69A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#59A69A (#59A69A) 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, #59A69A (#59A69A) 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

#59A69A 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

#59A69A 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.