#508672 Hex Color
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The hex code #508672 identifies a dusty, cool teal with low saturation and a soft gray cast. Its medium depth gives designs a composed, trustworthy feel without the sharpness of brighter greens. Use it as a supporting tone in healthcare, wellness, or technology palettes, pairing it with charcoal for readable text. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #508672
What is #508672 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #508672 is rgb(80, 134, 114), in HSL hsl(158, 25%, 42%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 15%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #508672?
#508672 pairs well with charcoal, warm off-white, terracotta, and soft navy because its gray cast balances warm accents and darker neutrals without becoming overly bright, while pale surfaces keep larger layouts open and readable.
Is #508672 suitable for body text?
#508672 works as a background for black body text, with about a 5.0:1 contrast ratio that clears the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for normal-sized text on screen across typical interface layouts. Check actual font weights and sizes before finalizing accessibility.
Does #508672 read warm or cool?
#508672 reads cool because its muted teal base carries a gray cast rather than yellow warmth, while its low saturation keeps that temperature restrained across healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces.
Is #508672 readable on white or black?
#508672 has a 4.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.99:1 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.