#509CED Hex Color
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#509ced is a fairly saturated, cool blue with a bright, friendly cast. That lightness makes it a solid dominant color for finance, healthcare, and tech interfaces. Black text holds about 7.3:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable. If it feels too loud, mixing toward what colors make gray can soften it without killing the hue. The hex code pairs well with warm sand tones.
Questions about #509ced
What is #509ced in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #509ced is rgb(80, 156, 237), in HSL hsl(211, 81%, 62%) and in CMYK 66%, 34%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #509ced?
#509ced pairs well with warm sand, cream, and soft coral accents that balance its cool cast. For text and UI elements, charcoal and near-black shades give the strongest, cleanest contrast.
Is #509ced readable on white or black?
#509ced has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.31:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.