#50BDD3

A medium, moderate cyan closely aligning with Skyblue.

About #50BDD3

The precise color #50BDD3 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Skyblue. Its digital footprint relies on 80 parts red, 189 parts green, and 211 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 62% Cyan, 10% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 17% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#50BDD3
RGB80, 189, 211
HSL190.1°, 59.8%, 57.1%
CMYK62%, 10%, 0%, 17%
HSV190.1°, 62.1%, 82.7%
LAB71.4, -24.5, -20.3
XYZ33.3, 42.8, 68.1
Decimal5291475

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.20:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.56:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.10:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.13:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #50BDD3; }
.text-color { color: #50BDD3; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #50BDD3; }

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Skyblue
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