#50739A Hex Color
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#50739a is a muted, dusty blue with a cool, ashy character. Its low saturation makes it an excellent, professional base for UI designs where you need a sense of reliable structure. Pair this hex code with warm creams or off-whites to prevent it from looking too clinical. Because it has decent contrast, it works well for both large backgrounds and secondary text elements.
Questions about #50739a
What is #50739a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #50739a is rgb(80, 115, 154), in HSL hsl(212, 32%, 46%) and in CMYK 48%, 25%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
How can I balance #50739a in a UI design?
#50739a works best when paired with warm creams or soft, off-white neutrals to prevent the overall design from feeling too clinical or cold. Using this dusty blue as a primary structure allows you to maintain professional reliability while keeping layouts approachable.
Is #50739a suitable for body text or labels?
#50739a offers decent contrast, making it effective for secondary text elements or large, quiet background areas. However, for smaller body text, always check the contrast ratio against your background color to ensure it meets accessibility standards for readability.
Is #50739a readable on white or black?
#50739a has a 4.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.26:1 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.