Grayish Blue

The color #505056 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 80, 80, 86 and HSL values of 240°, 4%, 33%.

Color Values for #505056

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HEX:
#505056
RGB:
rgb(80,80,86) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,4%,33%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(7%, 7%, 0%, 66%) Copied!

Color Composition of #505056

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #505056. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.4%
Green: 31.4%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #505056

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #505056

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #505056

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #505056

The complementary color for #505056 is #585851. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #505056

The analogous colors for #505056 are #515458 and #545158. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #505056

The triadic colors for #505056 are #585151 and #515851. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #505056

These are the darker variations of #505056. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #404045 and #303034. This progression shows how #505056 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #505056

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #737378 and #96969A. This progression shows how #505056. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #505056

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #505056. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #505056

Companies and brands that incorporate #505056 in their visual identity.

#505056 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #505056. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #505056 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 80, 80, 86 and HSL values of 240°, 4%, 33%.

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