#50C5D3

A medium, moderate cyan closely aligning with Darkturquoise.

About #50C5D3

The hex code #50C5D3 represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. Its closest recognized web color is Darkturquoise. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 80, 197, and 211.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 62% C, 7% M, 0% Y, and 17% 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. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#50C5D3
RGB80, 197, 211
HSL186.4°, 59.8%, 57.1%
CMYK62%, 7%, 0%, 17%
HSV186.4°, 62.1%, 82.7%
LAB73.8, -28.4, -16.8
XYZ35.0, 46.3, 68.7
Decimal5293523

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.05:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.27:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.95:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.73:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #50C5D3; }
.text-color { color: #50C5D3; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #50C5D3; }

Similar Colors

Darkturquoise
#00CED1