Information about #596548 color

#596548 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #596548 belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(89, 101, 72) — 34.9% red, 39.6% green, 28.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 5 / 0 / 11 / 60. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#596548 is a softly toned yellow-green that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Panzano (#5B624E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Old Bamboo (#5E644F) and Woodland (#626746).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(89, 101, 72)), which gives #596548 its character. If you plan to put text on a #596548 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:60), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #596548 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#596548 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#596548 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #596548

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Panzano color link
Panzano

#5B624E

Old Bamboo color link
Old Bamboo

#5E644F

Woodland color link
Woodland

#626746

Tom Thumb color link
Tom Thumb

#4F6348

Chalet Green color link
Chalet Green

#5A6E41

Ebony color link
Ebony

#555D50

Magnetic color link
Magnetic

#555A4C

Raptor color link
Raptor

#585847

Triple Tapa color link
Triple Tapa

#5B5A50

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#596548
  • RGB89, 101, 72
  • CMYK5, 0, 11, 60
  • CSSrgb(89, 101, 72)
  • HSL85°, 17%, 34%
  • HSL Precise84.828°, 16.763%, 33.922%
  • HSV85°, 29%, 40%
  • HSB85°, 29%, 40%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.349
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.396
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • GLSLvec3(0.349, 0.396, 0.282)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.349, 0.396, 0.282, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.349, 0.396, 0.282)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB34.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB39.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.2%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID596548
  • DECIMAL ID5858632
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01