Grayish Cyan

The color #505B59 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 80, 91, 89 and HSL values of 169°, 6%, 34%.

Color Values for #505B59

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HEX:
#505B59
RGB:
rgb(80,91,89) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(169,6%,34%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(12%, 0%, 2%, 64%) Copied!

Color Composition of #505B59

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #505B59. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.4%
Green: 35.7%
Blue: 34.9%

Contrast Analysis for #505B59

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 #505B59

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #505B59

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

Complementary Colors for #505B59

The complementary color for #505B59 is #5C5153. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #505B59

The analogous colors for #505B59 are #515C55 and #51595C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #505B59

The triadic colors for #505B59 are #5A515C and #5C5A51. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #505B59

These are the darker variations of #505B59. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #404947 and #303735. This progression shows how #505B59 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #505B59

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #737C7A and #969D9B. This progression shows how #505B59. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #505B59

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #505B59. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #505B59

Companies and brands that incorporate #505B59 in their visual identity.

#505B59 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #505B59. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #505B59 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 80, 91, 89 and HSL values of 169°, 6%, 34%.

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