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#59A69E color code is #59A69E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #59a69e.

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#59A69E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #59A69E is 0.3186. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.85:1 against white and 7.37:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#59A69E on white2.85:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#59A69E on black7.37:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #59A69E2.85:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #59A69E7.37:1AAA

#59A69E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #59A69E?+
The hex code for #59A69E is #59A69E. In RGB it's rgb(89, 166, 158), and in HSL it's hsl(174, 30%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #59A69E?+
#59A69E in RGB is (89, 166, 158). Written in CSS: rgb(89, 166, 158).
What is the CMYK value of #59A69E?+
#59A69E converts to CMYK(46%, 0%, 5%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #59A69E.
Is #59a69e a warm or cool color?+
#59A69E (#59A69E) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 174° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #59a69e belong to?+
#59A69E belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 174°, 30%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #59a69e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#59A69E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.85:1 — 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 #59a69e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #59A69E (#59A69E) is 7472 C Medium Jade, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #59A69E in design

Practical guidance for using #59a69e (#59A69E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#59A69E (#59A69E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.4:1 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, #59A69E (#59A69E) 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

#59A69E 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

#59A69E 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.