Grayish Cyan

The color #505956 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 80, 89, 86 and HSL values of 160°, 5%, 33%.

Color Values for #505956

Below are the different color format representations for #505956. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#505956
RGB:
rgb(80,89,86) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(160,5%,33%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(10%, 0%, 3%, 65%) Copied!

Color Composition of #505956

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #505956. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.4%
Green: 34.9%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #505956

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 #505956

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #505956

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

Complementary Colors for #505956

The complementary color for #505956 is #585053. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #505956

The analogous colors for #505956 are #505851 and #505758. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #505956

The triadic colors for #505956 are #565058 and #585650. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #505956

These are the darker variations of #505956. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #404745 and #303534. This progression shows how #505956 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #505956

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #737A78 and #969B9A. This progression shows how #505956. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #505956

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #505956. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #505956

Companies and brands that incorporate #505956 in their visual identity.

#505956 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #505956. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #505956 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 80, 89, 86 and HSL values of 160°, 5%, 33%.

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