analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#588CDF — Steel Blue
#588CDF is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 217° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#588cdf
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #588CDF
- f2f6fd
- cbdbf5
- a3c0ee
- 7ca5e6
- 5489df
- 2d6ed7
- 225ab3
- 1b468c
- 133264
- 0c1e3d
- 040b15
Color schemes using #588CDF
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
Nearby colors
#588CDF FAQ
What color is #588CDF?
#588CDF is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 217 degrees, 68% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #588CDF?
#588CDF is rgb(88, 140, 223) in RGB, hsl(217, 68%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(61%, 37%, 0%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #588CDF?
White text on this background reaches 3.37:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.23:1.
What colors go well with #588CDF?
Its direct complement is #DFAB58. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DF6858 and #CFDF58 gives you contrast without the vibration.