#00587E Hex Color
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This dim, unsaturated blue carries a moody and professional weight. It works best as a solid background color for corporate or tech interfaces, where it offers a strong, secure foundation. Because of its darkness, pair it with white text for high legibility and clear contrast. The hex code for this color is #00587e. Use it as a dominant shade to ground serious brand identities.
Questions about #00587e
What is #00587e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00587e is rgb(0, 88, 126), in HSL hsl(198, 100%, 25%) and in CMYK 100%, 30%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #00587e?
#00587e works effectively with crisp neutrals like off-white or light gray to maintain legibility. For a stronger visual impact, pair it with a soft gold or a muted terracotta to create a sophisticated balance between professional weight and warmth.
Is #00587e suitable for large blocks of text?
#00587e is too dark for body text unless it is used as a background color for white lettering. If you are designing for accessibility, always ensure the text overlay maintains high contrast ratios against this deep blue foundation.
Is #00587e readable on white or black?
#00587e has a 7.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.69:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.