#585497 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty indigo, #585497 carries a cool, serious presence that leans into mystery rather than boldness. Because it is desaturated and dim, this tone works best as a moody base for dark UI designs or sophisticated branding. It pairs well with soft creams or warm metallic accents. The hex code for this shade is #585497, which offers enough contrast to keep white body text readable.
Questions about #585497
What is #585497 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #585497 is rgb(88, 84, 151), in HSL hsl(244, 29%, 46%) and in CMYK 42%, 44%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #585497 for a balanced palette?
#585497 works best when grounded by high-contrast neutrals. Pair this dusty indigo with cream or soft beige to brighten the composition, or add warm metallic accents to emphasize its serious and sophisticated undertones.
Is #585497 a good choice for text on dark backgrounds?
#585497 is generally too dark for primary body text against black or deep navy backgrounds. Use it instead as a background fill, and stick to off-white or light gray text to ensure the contrast remains readable and accessible.
Is #585497 readable on white or black?
#585497 has a 6.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.12:1 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.