#50A8F8
A light, vivid blue closely aligning with Cornflowerblue.
About #50A8F8
At its core, #50A8F8 is a light and vivid hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Cornflowerblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 80, 168, and 248.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 68% C, 32% M, 0% Y, and 3% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#50A8F8
RGB80, 168, 248
HSL208.6°, 92.3%, 64.3%
CMYK68%, 32%, 0%, 3%
HSV208.6°, 67.7%, 97.3%
LAB66.9, -1.5, -47.6
XYZ34.3, 36.5, 94.0
Decimal5286136
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.53:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.30:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.42:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.05:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #50A8F8;
}
.text-color {
color: #50A8F8;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #50A8F8;
}