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#506840 color code is #506840. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #506840.

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#506840 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #506840 is 0.1198. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.19:1 against white and 3.40:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#506840 on white6.19:1AA
The quick brown fox
#506840 on black3.40:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #5068406.19:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #5068403.40:1AA Large

#506840 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #506840?+
The hex code for #506840 is #506840. In RGB it's rgb(80, 104, 64), and in HSL it's hsl(96, 24%, 33%).
What is the RGB value of #506840?+
#506840 in RGB is (80, 104, 64). Written in CSS: rgb(80, 104, 64).
What is the CMYK value of #506840?+
#506840 converts to CMYK(23%, 0%, 38%, 59%) for print. Hex equivalent is #506840.
Is #506840 a warm or cool color?+
#506840 (#506840) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 96° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #506840 belong to?+
#506840 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 96°, 24%, 33% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #506840 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#506840 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.19:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #506840?+
The nearest Pantone match for #506840 (#506840) is 7498 C Laurel, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #506840 in design

Practical guidance for using #506840 (#506840) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #506840 (#506840) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #506840 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #506840 (#506840) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. 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

#506840 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

#506840 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.