Blue

The color #596498 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 89, 100, 152 and HSL values of 230°, 26%, 47%.

Color Values for #596498

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HEX:
#596498
RGB:
rgb(89,100,152) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(230,26%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(41%, 34%, 0%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #596498

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #596498. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 34.9%
Green: 39.2%
Blue: 59.6%

Contrast Analysis for #596498

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #596498

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #596498

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #596498

The complementary color for #596498 is #978D59. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #596498

The analogous colors for #596498 are #598297 and #6D5997. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #596498

The triadic colors for #596498 are #975963 and #639759. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #596498

These are the darker variations of #596498. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #47507A and #353C5B. This progression shows how #596498 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #596498

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7A83AD and #9BA2C1. This progression shows how #596498. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #596498

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #596498. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #596498

Companies and brands that incorporate #596498 in their visual identity.

#596498 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #596498. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #596498 is a blue with RGB values of 89, 100, 152 and HSL values of 230°, 26%, 47%.

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