#505757
A dark, muted neutral closely aligning with Dimgray.
About #505757
The hex code #505757 represents a beautifully specific shade of neutral. Its closest recognized web color is Dimgray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(80, 87, 87).
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 8% C, 0% M, 0% Y, and 66% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#505757
RGB80, 87, 87
HSL180.0°, 4.2%, 32.7%
CMYK8%, 0%, 0%, 66%
HSV180.0°, 8.0%, 34.1%
LAB36.4, -2.8, -1.0
XYZ8.4, 9.2, 10.3
Decimal5265239
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
7.39:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.84:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.06:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.42:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #505757;
}
.text-color {
color: #505757;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #505757;
}