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#506FDC color code is #506FDC. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #506fdc.

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#506FDC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #506FDC is 0.1824. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.52:1 against white and 4.65:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#506FDC on white4.52:1AA
The quick brown fox
#506FDC on black4.65:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #506FDC4.52:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #506FDC4.65:1AA

#506FDC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #506FDC?+
The hex code for #506FDC is #506FDC. In RGB it's rgb(80, 111, 220), and in HSL it's hsl(227, 67%, 59%).
What is the RGB value of #506FDC?+
#506FDC in RGB is (80, 111, 220). Written in CSS: rgb(80, 111, 220).
What is the CMYK value of #506FDC?+
#506FDC converts to CMYK(64%, 50%, 0%, 14%) for print. Hex equivalent is #506FDC.
Is #506fdc a warm or cool color?+
#506FDC (#506FDC) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 227° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #506fdc belong to?+
#506FDC belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 227°, 67%, 59% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #506fdc accessible for body text on a white background?+
#506FDC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.52:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #506fdc?+
The nearest Pantone match for #506FDC (#506FDC) is 3311 C Cornflower, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #506FDC in design

Practical guidance for using #506fdc (#506FDC) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#506FDC is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.5:1 vs white, 4.7:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #506FDC (#506FDC) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#506FDC 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

#506FDC 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.

Brands that use #506FDC

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #506fdc (#506FDC). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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