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Comet

#585874

Comet is a cool medium color with the hex code #585874. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 88, 88, 116 in digital design or CMYK 24%, 24%, 0%, 55% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Comet color values

HEX
#585874
RGB
88, 88, 116
HSL
240°, 14%, 40%
CMYK
24, 24, 0, 55

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Comet sits at 240° on the color wheel with 14% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 14% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Comet is rendered as rgb(88, 88, 116), where the blue channel is highest at 116, anchoring the color in the cool register. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Comet translates to a CMYK breakdown of 24C 24M 0Y 55K. A substantial black component (55%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Comet

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #585874;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 88, 88, 116;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#585874',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 24%
M: 24%
Y: 0%
K: 55%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(88, 88, 116)
rgba(88, 88, 116, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #585874?
#585874 is Comet, a cool medium color with RGB values of 88, 88, 116. It has a hue of 240°, 14% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #585874?
The RGB color code for #585874 is rgb(88, 88, 116). This means it contains 88 red, 88 green, and 116 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Comet a warm or cool color?
Comet (#585874) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #585874 in CSS?
You can use #585874 in CSS with: background-color: #585874; or color: #585874; or as an RGB value: rgb(88, 88, 116). For print design, use CMYK: 24%, 24%, 0%, 55%.

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