#505258 Color Information

Hex color code: #505258

#505258 is a neutral blue color. In RGB it is (80, 82, 88), and in HSL it is (225°, 5%, 33%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#505258

RGB

80, 82, 88

HSL

225°, 5%, 33%

CMYK

9%, 7%, 0%, 65%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #505258;
background-color: #505258;
border-color: #505258;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #505258;
border: 2px solid #505258;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#505258]
text-[#505258]
border-[#505258]
shadow-[0_0_10px_505258]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #505258, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #505258; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #505258; 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 #505258; background-color: #50525815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #50525820; border-left: 4px solid #505258; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #505258; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #505258 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

80, 82, 88

Red: 80 / Green: 82 / Blue: 88

HSL

225°, 5%, 33%

Hue: 225° / Saturation: 5% / Lightness: 33%

CMYK

9%, 7%, 0%, 65%

Cyan: 9% / Magenta: 7% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 65%

What color is #505258?

#505258 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

585650

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #505258 to RGB:

rgb(80, 82, 88)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #505258 to HSL:

hsl(225, 5%, 33%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #505258 to CMYK:

cmyk(9%, 7%, 0%, 65%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#505258 is a subtle blue color with RGB values of 80, 82, 88 and HSL of 225°, 5%, 33%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #505258 is #585650, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #505658.

Use #505258 in CSS: color: #505258 or background-color: #505258. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #505258

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.69:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #505258?

#505258 is a subtle blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #505258?

#505258 in RGB is (80, 82, 88) - 80 red, 82 green, and 88 blue.

How to use #505258 in CSS?

Use #505258 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #505258?

#585650 (complementary), #505658 (analogous), and #2C2D30 (lighter shade) work well with #505258.