#505253 Color Information

Hex color code: #505253

A muted blue shade, #505253 appears as (80, 82, 83) in RGB and (200°, 2%, 32%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#505253

RGB

80, 82, 83

HSL

200°, 2%, 32%

CMYK

4%, 1%, 0%, 67%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #505253;
background-color: #505253;
border-color: #505253;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #505253;
border: 2px solid #505253;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#505253]
text-[#505253]
border-[#505253]
shadow-[0_0_10px_505253]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #505253, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #505253; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #505253; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #505253; background-color: #50525315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #50525320; border-left: 4px solid #505253; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #505253; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #505253 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

80, 82, 83

Red: 80 / Green: 82 / Blue: 83

HSL

200°, 2%, 32%

Hue: 200° / Saturation: 2% / Lightness: 32%

CMYK

4%, 1%, 0%, 67%

Cyan: 4% / Magenta: 1% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 67%

What color is #505253?

#505253 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

535150

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #505253 to RGB:

rgb(80, 82, 83)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #505253 to HSL:

hsl(200, 2%, 32%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #505253 to CMYK:

cmyk(4%, 1%, 0%, 67%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#505253 is a understated blue color with RGB values of 80, 82, 83 and HSL of 200°, 2%, 32%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #505253 is #535150, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #505353.

Use #505253 in CSS: color: #505253 or background-color: #505253. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #505253

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.67:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #505253?

#505253 is a understated blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #505253?

#505253 in RGB is (80, 82, 83) - 80 red, 82 green, and 83 blue.

How to use #505253 in CSS?

Use #505253 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #505253?

#535150 (complementary), #505353 (analogous), and #2A2C2C (lighter shade) work well with #505253.