#505042
A dark, muted neutral closely aligning with Dimgray.
About #505042
At its core, #505042 is a dark and muted hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Dimgray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 80, 80, and 66.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow, and 69% black. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#505042
RGB80, 80, 66
HSL60.0°, 9.6%, 28.6%
CMYK0%, 0%, 18%, 69%
HSV60.0°, 17.5%, 31.4%
LAB33.6, -2.8, 8.3
XYZ7.2, 7.8, 6.3
Decimal5263426
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.18:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.57:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.82:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.18:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #505042;
}
.text-color {
color: #505042;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #505042;
}