#50A8BD
A medium, moderate cyan closely aligning with Cadetblue.
About #50A8BD
At its core, #50A8BD is a medium and moderate hue. Its closest recognized web color is Cadetblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(80, 168, 189).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 58% Cyan, 11% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 26% Black. 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 #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#50A8BD
RGB80, 168, 189
HSL191.6°, 45.2%, 52.7%
CMYK58%, 11%, 0%, 26%
HSV191.6°, 57.7%, 74.1%
LAB64.5, -20.2, -18.8
XYZ26.5, 33.4, 53.2
Decimal5286077
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.74:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.68:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.61:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.53:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #50A8BD;
}
.text-color {
color: #50A8BD;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #50A8BD;
}