#506D9F Hex Color
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A muted, cool blue with a dusty gray cast, #506d9f feels steady, restrained, and slightly somber. Its medium-dark value suits supporting UI panels, finance dashboards, healthcare interfaces, and government branding. White text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code #506d9f pairs well with warm ivory and burgundy.
Questions about #506d9f
What is #506d9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #506d9f is rgb(80, 109, 159), in HSL hsl(218, 33%, 47%) and in CMYK 50%, 31%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #506d9f?
The strongest pairings for #506d9f include warm ivory, burgundy, and muted gold, because their warmth offsets its cool gray cast while preserving the restrained, professional mood that works well in interfaces, dashboards, and formal brand palettes.
Does #506d9f read as warm or cool?
#506d9f reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue base is softened by a gray cast; it communicates steadiness and restraint rather than the energy of a bright or highly saturated blue.
Is #506d9f readable on white or black?
#506d9f has a 5.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.02:1 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.