#588EF5 Hex Color
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Vivid blue with an electric edge, #588ef5 sits close to cornflower but brighter and cooler. Its high saturation and lightness make it feel energetic and open, which suits calls to action, tech branding, and nautical palettes. Black text clears contrast on top of it, so it works behind small type as well.
Questions about #588ef5
What is #588ef5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #588ef5 is rgb(88, 142, 245), in HSL hsl(219, 89%, 65%) and in CMYK 64%, 42%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #588ef5?
Coral, warm sand, and soft mint all balance its coolness nicely. For a darker pairing, navy or charcoal makes the brightness read as intentional rather than loud.
Is #588ef5 a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color. Its blue base and lack of red or yellow undertones give it a crisp, open character, though the brightness keeps it from feeling cold or distant.
Can #588ef5 be used as a background color?
Yes, but with care. It holds up behind white or black text at large sizes, though at full-screen scale the saturation can feel intense, so muted tints often work better for large areas.
Is #588ef5 readable on white or black?
#588ef5 has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.60:1 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.