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#587B42 color code is #587B42. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #587b42.

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#587B42 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #587B42 is 0.1663. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.85:1 against white and 4.33:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#587B42 on white4.85:1AA
The quick brown fox
#587B42 on black4.33:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #587B424.85:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #587B424.33:1AA Large

#587B42 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #587B42?+
The hex code for #587B42 is #587B42. In RGB it's rgb(88, 123, 66), and in HSL it's hsl(97, 30%, 37%).
What is the RGB value of #587B42?+
#587B42 in RGB is (88, 123, 66). Written in CSS: rgb(88, 123, 66).
What is the CMYK value of #587B42?+
#587B42 converts to CMYK(28%, 0%, 46%, 52%) for print. Hex equivalent is #587B42.
Is #587b42 a warm or cool color?+
#587B42 (#587B42) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 97° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #587b42 belong to?+
#587B42 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 97°, 30%, 37% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #587b42 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#587B42 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.85:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #587b42?+
The nearest Pantone match for #587B42 (#587B42) is 17-0535 Fern Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #587B42 in design

Practical guidance for using #587b42 (#587B42) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #587B42 (#587B42) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #587b42 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #587B42 (#587B42) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#587B42 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#587B42 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.