#507FAA Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #507faa is a cool medium blue with dusty gray undertones and low saturation. Its restrained character suits security, finance, healthcare, and government interfaces where trust and control matter. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm white, since it can feel flat as a dominant background. The hex code #507faa supports black body text at about 5:1 contrast.
Questions about #507faa
What is #507faa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #507faa is rgb(80, 127, 170), in HSL hsl(209, 36%, 49%) and in CMYK 53%, 25%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #507faa?
Pair #507faa with a warm white or charcoal for a restrained, readable look, while muted orange can add contrast without making the cool blue feel harsh in practical interface layouts. Use warm white for open backgrounds and charcoal for stronger interface structure.
Is #507faa readable on white or black?
#507faa has a 4.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.95:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.