#58585A Hex Color
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This medium-dark grey acts as a stable, professional anchor in any palette. Because it is highly neutral with low chroma, it works best as a supporting tone for UI backgrounds or typography. White text reads perfectly on #58585a, exceeding standard accessibility requirements. Use it to ground brighter accent colors rather than as a single dominant shade, which can appear dull or dusty in large quantities.
Questions about #58585a
What is #58585a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #58585a is rgb(88, 88, 90), in HSL hsl(240, 1%, 35%) and in CMYK 2%, 2%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #58585a in a design scheme?
#58585a works best when grounded by clean, bright accents that cut through its neutrality. It pairs exceptionally well with soft white for readability or vibrant, high-energy tones like electric blue and mustard yellow to create a sophisticated, modern contrast.
Is #58585a readable on white or black?
#58585a has a 7.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.95:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.