#508A99 Hex Color
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A dusty cyan, faded like old denim or harbor water on an overcast day. #508a99 is muted enough to sit behind content without shouting, and black text passes AA at about 5.4:1 contrast. Its ashy, cool cast pairs well with warm coral or terracotta accents. The hex code #508a99 works best as a supporting tone or UI background rather than a headline color.
Questions about #508a99
What is #508a99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #508a99 is rgb(80, 138, 153), in HSL hsl(192, 31%, 46%) and in CMYK 48%, 10%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #508a99?
Warm coral, terracotta, and soft cream bring out its cooler side and stop it from reading flat. For a quieter palette, pair it with charcoal and off-white.
Is #508a99 readable on white or black?
#508a99 has a 3.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.43:1 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.