#508AA8
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #508AA8
The precise color #508AA8 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Steelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(80, 138, 168).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 52% C, 18% M, 0% Y, and 34% K. The HSL representation is 200.5° hue, 35.5% saturation, and 48.6% lightness.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#508AA8
RGB80, 138, 168
HSL200.5°, 35.5%, 48.6%
CMYK52%, 18%, 0%, 34%
HSV200.5°, 52.4%, 65.9%
LAB54.8, -10.3, -21.7
XYZ19.5, 22.7, 40.4
Decimal5278376
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.79:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.54:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.62:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.71:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #508AA8;
}
.text-color {
color: #508AA8;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #508AA8;
}