#508E76 Hex Color
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#508e76 is a muted, cool teal with gray undertones and moderate lightness, giving layouts a composed, polished feel. Its dusty quality suits healthcare, wellness, and technology branding, especially as a supporting tone beside warm white or muted coral. Use black text over this color for clear small body copy, with about a 5.5:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this shade is #508e76.
Questions about #508e76
What is #508e76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #508e76 is rgb(80, 142, 118), in HSL hsl(157, 28%, 44%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 17%, 44%.
Does #508e76 work with black text?
#508e76 generally supports black text well, with about a 5.5:1 contrast ratio that meets WCAG AA for normal-sized text and provides a clearer choice than white text for small labels, body copy, and essential interface content.
What colors pair well with #508e76?
#508e76 pairs naturally with warm white, charcoal, and muted coral, balancing its cool gray-green character with soft contrast or a restrained accent. Use warm white for spacious backgrounds, charcoal for readable text, and coral for small highlights.
Is #508e76 readable on white or black?
#508e76 has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.47:1 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.