#506E8E Hex Color
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A muted, ashy blue with a gray undertone, #506e8e sits dark enough to feel steady without going full navy. Its low saturation reads calm and dependable, which suits finance dashboards and healthcare interfaces. It works best as a supporting tone or dark UI base; white text on it hits about 5.3:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy. Pair it with soft coral or mustard for warmth.
Questions about #506e8e
What is #506e8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #506e8e is rgb(80, 110, 142), in HSL hsl(211, 28%, 44%) and in CMYK 44%, 23%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #506e8e?
Warm accents work best: soft coral, amber, or a muted mustard bring out the coolness in #506e8e, while cream softens it further. For darker palettes, try charcoal or a deep plum underneath.
Is #506e8e readable on white or black?
#506e8e has a 5.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.96:1 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.