#50BBDE Hex Color
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The hex code #50bbde is a cool, lightly muted cyan with a clear blue cast and airy brightness. Its soft character suits spring layouts, baby products, communication tools, and aerospace branding. Use it as a dominant UI background or supporting brand tone. Black text remains highly readable, offering about a 9.5:1 contrast ratio for accessible body copy.
Questions about #50bbde
What is #50bbde in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #50bbde is rgb(80, 187, 222), in HSL hsl(195, 68%, 59%) and in CMYK 64%, 16%, 0%, 13%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Is #50bbde a warm or cool color?
The hex color #50bbde reads as cool because its cyan base has a clear blue cast, while its light, softened saturation keeps the effect airy rather than sharp, icy, or overly intense in layouts.
What colors pair well with #50bbde?
Does #50bbde work with black text?
Yes, #50bbde supports highly readable black text, with about a 9.5:1 contrast ratio on this bright cyan background, making it a strong choice for body copy, labels, and interface content when accessibility matters.
Is #50bbde readable on white or black?
#50bbde has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.50:1 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.