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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#588FB1 — Steel Blue
#588FB1 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 203° 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.
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Tints and shades of #588FB1
- f5f8fa
- d5e3eb
- b5cddc
- 95b8cd
- 75a2be
- 558daf
- 447491
- 355a71
- 264151
- 172731
- 080e11
Color schemes using #588FB1
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.
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#588FB1 FAQ
What color is #588FB1?
#588FB1 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 203 degrees, 36% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #588FB1?
#588FB1 is rgb(88, 143, 177) in RGB, hsl(203, 36%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(50%, 19%, 0%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #588FB1?
White text on this background reaches 3.51:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.98:1.
What colors go well with #588FB1?
Its direct complement is #B17A59. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B15963 and #B1A659 gives you contrast without the vibration.