#1587A5 Hex Color
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Steady, muted cyan-blue with just enough depth to anchor a layout. #1587a5 works best as a dominant base in tech, aerospace, or communication design, where its low saturation keeps things fresh without shouting. It pairs well with coral for contrast, and black text passes AA on it at roughly 5.0:1. For a neutral that matches its soft weight, see what colors make gray.
Questions about #1587a5
What is #1587a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1587a5 is rgb(21, 135, 165), in HSL hsl(192, 77%, 36%) and in CMYK 87%, 18%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #1587a5?
Coral and burnt orange give #1587a5 the strongest contrast, since warm reds offset its cool cast. Warm sand and charcoal work for softer, more grounded palettes.
Is #1587a5 readable on white or black?
#1587a5 has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.04:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.