#505077 Hex Color
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A dark, muted indigo, #505077 has gray-violet undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its restrained depth suggests mystery, seriousness, and spiritual reflection without feeling vivid or ornate. Use it as a supporting tone in moody branding, meditation themes, or night-sky palettes, especially beside dusty lavender or warm ivory. The hex code #505077 supports readable white text at about 7.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #505077
What is #505077 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #505077 is rgb(80, 80, 119), in HSL hsl(240, 20%, 39%) and in CMYK 33%, 33%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #505077?
#505077 pairs well with dusty lavender, warm ivory, muted mauve, and soft gray, which preserve its calm depth while adding visual contrast without making the palette feel bright or ornate. Warm ivory creates a gentle, readable counterpoint.
Is #505077 warm or cool?
#505077 reads as a cool, muted indigo because its blue-violet base is softened by gray, creating a restrained mood that suits reflective interfaces, meditation themes, night-sky palettes, and serious editorial accents.
Is #505077 readable on white or black?
#505077 has a 7.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.75:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.