Blue

The color #506DAE is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 80, 109, 174 and HSL values of 221°, 37%, 50%.

Color Values for #506DAE

Below are the different color format representations for #506DAE. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#506DAE
RGB:
rgb(80,109,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(221,37%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(54%, 37%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #506DAE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #506DAE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.4%
Green: 42.7%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #506DAE

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 #506DAE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #506DAE

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

Complementary Colors for #506DAE

The complementary color for #506DAE is #AF9150. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #506DAE

The analogous colors for #506DAE are #509DAF and #6250AF. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #506DAE

The triadic colors for #506DAE are #AF506E and #6EAF50. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #506DAE

These are the darker variations of #506DAE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #40578B and #304168. This progression shows how #506DAE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #506DAE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #738ABE and #96A7CE. This progression shows how #506DAE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #506DAE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #506DAE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #506DAE

Companies and brands that incorporate #506DAE in their visual identity.

#506DAE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #506DAE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #506DAE is a blue with RGB values of 80, 109, 174 and HSL values of 221°, 37%, 50%.

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