#509189 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This cool, ashy teal feels dusty and understated. Its muted tone offers a sense of clarity and sophistication perfect for wellness brands or tech interfaces where a calm, professional look is required. The hex code for this color is #509189. Designers often choose this specific shade to add a refreshing, balanced element to modern palettes.
Questions about #509189
What is #509189 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #509189 is rgb(80, 145, 137), in HSL hsl(173, 29%, 44%) and in CMYK 45%, 0%, 6%, 43%.
What design styles work best with this muted teal?
This cool, ashy teal functions best in professional environments that prioritize calm and clarity, such as wellness apps or minimalist tech interfaces. Its muted saturation prevents visual fatigue, making it an excellent choice for backgrounds or primary brand accents.
Does this teal lean warm or cool?
This color leans distinctly cool, as its composition balances blue and green undertones with a gray desaturation. Because it lacks significant warmth, it serves as a neutral anchor that pairs effectively with bright pops of orange or soft, creamy whites.
Is #509189 readable on white or black?
#509189 has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.75:1 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.