#506873 Hex Color
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#506873 is a dark, muted cyan-blue with ashy gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its subdued lightness suggests trust and control without feeling severe, making it useful for technology, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting color with warm ivory or copper, and pair it with white text for readable dark UI. The hex code is #506873.
Questions about #506873
What is #506873 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #506873 is rgb(80, 104, 115), in HSL hsl(199, 18%, 38%) and in CMYK 30%, 10%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #506873?
Warm ivory and copper pair well with #506873, adding warmth to its cool, ashy cyan-blue base without overpowering its restrained character. Use ivory for backgrounds and copper for focused accents.
Is #506873 a warm or cool color?
#506873 reads as a cool color because its cyan-blue base outweighs the subtle gray, though its muted saturation keeps it from feeling icy or harsh. That balance suits calm interfaces, healthcare layouts, and professional dashboards.
Is #506873 readable on white or black?
#506873 has a 5.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.56:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.