#578BB4 Hex Color

A professional and muted steel blue

Hex color #578bb4 graphic
#578bb4 is a muted, mid-tone blue with a cool, desaturated character. Its reserved appearance makes it a strong candidate for professional UI components in finance or tech applications. Because it offers a solid 5.8:1 contrast ratio against black text, it functions effectively as a base color or a reliable background element. The hex code for this shade is #578bb4.

Questions about #578bb4

What is #578bb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #578bb4 is rgb(87, 139, 180), in HSL hsl(206, 38%, 52%) and in CMYK 52%, 23%, 0%, 29%.
What color schemes pair best with #578bb4?
Because #578bb4 is a desaturated, mid-tone blue, it pairs effectively with charcoal for high-contrast professional text. For a more vibrant palette, consider adding an accent of coral or gold to provide a warm, energetic balance to its cooler, muted base.
Is #578bb4 readable on white or black?
#578bb4 has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.75:1 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.