#588B78 Hex Color
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#588b78 is a dusty, unsaturated teal with strong ash undertones. This muted shade feels sophisticated and grounded, making it ideal for wellness or tech interfaces where clarity is priority. Because it provides sufficient contrast, black text remains legible on this hex code. Avoid using it as a large, flat background, as its desaturated nature can occasionally feel muddy. It performs best as a supportive accent color.
Questions about #588b78
What is #588b78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #588b78 is rgb(88, 139, 120), in HSL hsl(158, 22%, 45%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 14%, 45%.
How should I use #588b78 in my design projects?
#588b78 works best as a deliberate accent color rather than a large background fill. Its desaturated, muted nature provides a grounding effect that pairs exceptionally well with neutral UI elements or clean typography, ensuring high readability and a professional, balanced aesthetic.
Is #588b78 readable on white or black?
#588b78 has a 3.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.37:1 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.