steelblue

#508AAA

Cool

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB80, 138, 170
CMYK53, 19, 0, 33
HSL201°, 36%, 49%
LAB54, -13, -23
Closest Library Match
slate-50090% Match

Readability

3.77On WhiteFAIL
5.55On BlackPASS AA

For optimal readability, use Black text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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rich
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About #508AAA

The hexadecimal color code #508AAA is a medium, muted shade of Cyan (known as steelblue). In the RGB color model, #508AAA is comprised of 80 red, 138 green, and 170 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 201 degrees, a saturation of 36%, and a lightness of 49%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 510 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create muted Cyan atmospheres. Designers searching for Cyan color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #508AAA.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind