#587BBF Hex Color
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Dusty blue like #587bbf earns its keep as a supporting tone in finance, healthcare, and government interfaces, where trust matters more than flash. The hex code #587bbf is muted and cool, with a matte, grayed quality that reads understated rather than flat. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at roughly 5.0:1, so it works behind body copy. Pair it with warm off-whites or terracotta, since it can look washed out next to pure white.
Questions about #587bbf
What is #587bbf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #587bbf is rgb(88, 123, 191), in HSL hsl(220, 45%, 55%) and in CMYK 54%, 36%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #587bbf?
Warm tones like terracotta, sand, and cream offset its cool, dusty cast. In darker palettes, charcoal or deep navy keep it from feeling washed out.
Is #587bbf readable on white or black?
#587bbf has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 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.