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#508870 color code is #508870. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #508870.

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#508870 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #508870 is 0.2048. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.12:1 against white and 5.10:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#508870 on white4.12:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#508870 on black5.10:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #5088704.12:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #5088705.10:1AA

#508870 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #508870?+
The hex code for #508870 is #508870. In RGB it's rgb(80, 136, 112), and in HSL it's hsl(154, 26%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #508870?+
#508870 in RGB is (80, 136, 112). Written in CSS: rgb(80, 136, 112).
What is the CMYK value of #508870?+
#508870 converts to CMYK(41%, 0%, 18%, 47%) for print. Hex equivalent is #508870.
Is #508870 a warm or cool color?+
#508870 (#508870) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 154° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #508870 belong to?+
#508870 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 154°, 26%, 42% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #508870 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#508870 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.12:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #508870?+
The nearest Pantone match for #508870 (#508870) is 7721 C Spruce, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #508870 in design

Practical guidance for using #508870 (#508870) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#508870 (#508870) 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; 4.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #508870 (#508870) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. 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

#508870 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

#508870 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.