#587BB4 Hex Color
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The hex code #587bb4 is a muted, matte blue with cool gray undertones and moderate lightness. Its dusty, unsaturated look supports calm, dependable designs without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, technology, or government interfaces, especially beside charcoal or warm off-white. Black text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #587bb4
What is #587bb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #587bb4 is rgb(88, 123, 180), in HSL hsl(217, 38%, 53%) and in CMYK 51%, 32%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #587bb4?
#587bb4 pairs well with charcoal text, warm off-white backgrounds, and restrained burgundy accents because its cool, dusty blue balances both neutrals and muted warmth. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant full-page background.
Is #587bb4 readable on white or black?
#587bb4 has a 4.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.90:1 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.