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#5079D7 color code is #5079D7. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #5079d7.

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#5079D7 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #5079D7 is 0.2029. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.15:1 against white and 5.06:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#5079D7 on white4.15:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#5079D7 on black5.06:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #5079D74.15:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #5079D75.06:1AA

#5079D7 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #5079D7?+
The hex code for #5079D7 is #5079D7. In RGB it's rgb(80, 121, 215), and in HSL it's hsl(222, 63%, 58%).
What is the RGB value of #5079D7?+
#5079D7 in RGB is (80, 121, 215). Written in CSS: rgb(80, 121, 215).
What is the CMYK value of #5079D7?+
#5079D7 converts to CMYK(63%, 44%, 0%, 16%) for print. Hex equivalent is #5079D7.
Is #5079d7 a warm or cool color?+
#5079D7 (#5079D7) 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 #5079d7 belong to?+
#5079D7 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 222°, 63%, 58% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #5079d7 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#5079D7 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.15:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #5079d7?+
The nearest Pantone match for #5079D7 (#5079D7) is 3304 C Sky, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #5079D7 in design

Practical guidance for using #5079d7 (#5079D7) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#5079D7 (#5079D7) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.1:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #5079D7 (#5079D7) 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

#5079D7 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

#5079D7 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.