#50B9E9 Hex Color
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#50b9e9 is a light, cool blue with moderate saturation and a soft, youthful feel. Its clean cyan undertone suggests trust and reliability without becoming heavy, making it useful for healthcare, finance, technology, and spring-themed designs. Use it as a supporting background with navy or charcoal accents. Black text reaches about 9.5:1 contrast, exceeding WCAG AA. The hex code is #50b9e9.
Questions about #50b9e9
What is #50b9e9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #50b9e9 is rgb(80, 185, 233), in HSL hsl(199, 78%, 61%) and in CMYK 66%, 21%, 0%, 9%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #50b9e9?
Does #50b9e9 look warm or cool?
The hex color #50b9e9 reads as a cool blue because its cyan undertone shifts it toward blue-green rather than yellow or red, giving it a fresh, dependable presence in digital palettes. Its moderate saturation keeps the color approachable instead of stark or overly intense.
Is #50b9e9 readable on white or black?
#50b9e9 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.45:1 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.