#5050B6
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Slateblue.
About #5050B6
Visually, #5050B6 is defined as a moderate blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Slateblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(80, 80, 182).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 56% C, 56% M, 0% Y, and 29% K. The HSL representation is 240.0° hue, 41.1% saturation, and 51.4% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#5050B6
RGB80, 80, 182
HSL240.0°, 41.1%, 51.4%
CMYK56%, 56%, 0%, 29%
HSV240.0°, 56.0%, 71.4%
LAB39.3, 29.6, -54.3
XYZ14.6, 10.8, 45.6
Decimal5263542
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.64:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.16:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.34:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.69:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #5050B6;
}
.text-color {
color: #5050B6;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #5050B6;
}