#508992 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#508992 is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with strong cool undertones. Because it feels muted rather than vivid, it works well as a reliable supporting tone in UI design rather than a dominant background. Pair it with charcoal gray for a high-contrast, professional look that meets WCAG readability standards. The hex code #508992 brings a sense of refreshing clarity to technical or communication-focused interfaces.
Questions about #508992
What is #508992 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #508992 is rgb(80, 137, 146), in HSL hsl(188, 29%, 44%) and in CMYK 45%, 6%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair best with #508992 for professional UI design?
#508992 works effectively when paired with charcoal or slate grays to create high-contrast, accessible layouts. For a softer, complementary palette, consider mixing this dusty cyan with warm terracotta or light beige tones to balance the cool temperature.
Is #508992 a good choice for text or background elements?
#508992 functions best as a supporting background or secondary accent rather than primary text, as its desaturated nature can struggle with WCAG contrast requirements against white. Use it to ground technical interfaces without overwhelming the user.
Is #508992 readable on white or black?
#508992 has a 3.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.33:1 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.