#505C50 Hex Color
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#505c50 is a dark, muted green with gray and ashy undertones. Its low saturation gives it a matte, subdued character that suggests seriousness, stability, and calm. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for organic branding, finance interfaces, or moody backgrounds. White text has about a 7.0:1 contrast ratio on this color, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #505c50
What is #505c50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #505c50 is rgb(80, 92, 80), in HSL hsl(120, 7%, 34%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 13%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #505c50 in a design palette?
Warm off-white and muted clay accents pair well with #505c50, adding brightness and restrained warmth while preserving its gray-green character in subdued brand and interface palettes that need contrast without looking stark.
Is #505c50 readable on white or black?
#505c50 has a 7.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.98:1 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.