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#506391 color code is #506391. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #506391.

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#506391 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #506391 is 0.1267. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.94:1 against white and 3.53:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#506391 on white5.94:1AA
The quick brown fox
#506391 on black3.53:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #5063915.94:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #5063913.53:1AA Large

#506391 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #506391?+
The hex code for #506391 is #506391. In RGB it's rgb(80, 99, 145), and in HSL it's hsl(222, 29%, 44%).
What is the RGB value of #506391?+
#506391 in RGB is (80, 99, 145). Written in CSS: rgb(80, 99, 145).
What is the CMYK value of #506391?+
#506391 converts to CMYK(45%, 32%, 0%, 43%) for print. Hex equivalent is #506391.
Is #506391 a warm or cool color?+
#506391 (#506391) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 222° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #506391 belong to?+
#506391 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 222°, 29%, 44% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #506391 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#506391 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.94:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #506391?+
The nearest Pantone match for #506391 (#506391) is 652 C Pantone 652 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #506391 in design

Practical guidance for using #506391 (#506391) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #506391 (#506391) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #506391 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #506391 (#506391) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#506391 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#506391 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.