#585387 Hex Color
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This muted violet features a dusty, unsaturated quality that reads serious and calm. Because #585387 provides enough contrast against white text, it works well as a grounding background color for modern UI designs. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code for this cool, shadowy purple is #585387.
Questions about #585387
What is #585387 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #585387 is rgb(88, 83, 135), in HSL hsl(246, 24%, 43%) and in CMYK 35%, 39%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #585387 in a UI design?
Because #585387 carries a cool, dusty quality, it works best alongside soft neutrals like cream or warm gray to avoid a muddy look. You can also use off-white text to maintain high readability while preserving the color's moody, professional aesthetic.
Does #585387 read as warm or cool?
#585387 is distinctly a cool color, characterized by its shadowy, unsaturated purple undertones that lean away from warmth. This cool temperature makes it an excellent choice for backgrounds where you want to evoke calm or seriousness rather than excitement or energy.
Is #585387 readable on white or black?
#585387 has a 6.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.00:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.