Grayish Cyan

The color #505857 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 80, 88, 87 and HSL values of 173°, 5%, 33%.

Color Values for #505857

Below are the different color format representations for #505857. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#505857
RGB:
rgb(80,88,87) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(173,5%,33%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(9%, 0%, 1%, 65%) Copied!

Color Composition of #505857

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #505857. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.4%
Green: 34.5%
Blue: 34.1%

Contrast Analysis for #505857

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 #505857

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #505857

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

Complementary Colors for #505857

The complementary color for #505857 is #585051. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #505857

The analogous colors for #505857 are #505853 and #505558. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #505857

The triadic colors for #505857 are #575058 and #585750. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #505857

These are the darker variations of #505857. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #404646 and #303534. This progression shows how #505857 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #505857

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #737979 and #969B9A. This progression shows how #505857. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #505857

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #505857. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #505857

Companies and brands that incorporate #505857 in their visual identity.

#505857 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #505857. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #505857 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 80, 88, 87 and HSL values of 173°, 5%, 33%.

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