#08587A Hex Color
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A deep and moody blue, #08587a provides a grounded, serious aesthetic for professional interfaces. Its low saturation makes it effective as a background anchor, especially when paired with high-contrast white text for readability. While it carries a sense of security and caution, this shade can lean slightly dull in large areas. If you find it too muted, learning what colors make gray helps refine your palette.
Questions about #08587a
What is #08587a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #08587a is rgb(8, 88, 122), in HSL hsl(198, 88%, 25%) and in CMYK 93%, 28%, 0%, 52%.
Does #08587a function well as a primary interface color?
#08587a acts as a sturdy, grounded anchor in professional UI design because its low saturation minimizes visual fatigue. It pairs effectively with white or very light gray text to ensure high accessibility and a calm, reliable user experience.
What color schemes work best with #08587a?
Because #08587a is a desaturated blue, it benefits from complementary accents like terracotta or soft gold to balance its moody undertones. Monochromatic palettes also work by layering lighter, cooler shades to create depth without disrupting the serious, professional aesthetic of the main color.
Is #08587a readable on white or black?
#08587a has a 7.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.68:1 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.