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#507A8B color code is #507A8B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #507a8b.

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#507A8B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #507A8B is 0.1749. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.67:1 against white and 4.50:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#507A8B on white4.67:1AA
The quick brown fox
#507A8B on black4.50:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #507A8B4.67:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #507A8B4.50:1AA

#507A8B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #507A8B?+
The hex code for #507A8B is #507A8B. In RGB it's rgb(80, 122, 139), and in HSL it's hsl(197, 27%, 43%).
What is the RGB value of #507A8B?+
#507A8B in RGB is (80, 122, 139). Written in CSS: rgb(80, 122, 139).
What is the CMYK value of #507A8B?+
#507A8B converts to CMYK(42%, 12%, 0%, 45%) for print. Hex equivalent is #507A8B.
Is #507a8b a warm or cool color?+
#507A8B (#507A8B) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 197° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #507a8b belong to?+
#507A8B belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 197°, 27%, 43% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #507a8b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#507A8B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.67:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #507a8b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #507A8B (#507A8B) is 7675 C Steel Violet, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #507A8B in design

Practical guidance for using #507a8b (#507A8B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#507A8B is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.7:1 vs white, 4.5:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #507A8B (#507A8B) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. 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

#507A8B 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

#507A8B 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.