#589DA4 Hex Color
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This dusty cyan balances cool tones with a muted, ashy quality that avoids being overly vibrant. Because it sits at a mid-range saturation, #589da4 works best as a supporting tone in technology or productivity layouts. It pairs well with charcoal greys and offers strong legibility for black text. Use this hex code when you need a professional, reliable color that feels restrained rather than energetic.
Questions about #589da4
What is #589da4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #589da4 is rgb(88, 157, 164), in HSL hsl(186, 30%, 49%) and in CMYK 46%, 4%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair best with #589da4 for a professional design?
#589da4 works effectively when paired with neutral charcoal or slate greys to ground the cool cyan tones. For a more sophisticated contrast, try incorporating soft creams or desaturated navy blue, which help maintain the professional, restrained aesthetic of the color.
Is #589da4 suitable for text-heavy interface backgrounds?
#589da4 functions well as a background for high-contrast dark text, provided the text is bold or sufficiently dark. However, always test the contrast ratio against your specific typography, as the mid-tone nature of this cyan can sometimes reduce legibility with very thin fonts.
Is #589da4 readable on white or black?
#589da4 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.77:1 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.