#2588C9 Hex Color

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#2588c9 is a medium, cool blue with moderate saturation and a slightly muted finish. Its clear blue character suggests trust and reliability without feeling severe, making it useful for technology, finance, healthcare, and security interfaces. Use it as a supporting brand tone or button accent; black text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.

Questions about #2588c9

What is #2588c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2588c9 is rgb(37, 136, 201), in HSL hsl(204, 69%, 47%) and in CMYK 82%, 32%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #2588c9?
Pair #2588c9 with charcoal or warm white for a grounded interface, then add a restrained burgundy accent when the palette needs contrast without becoming loud in technology or finance branding.
Is #2588c9 readable on white or black?
#2588c9 has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 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.