#505758 Color Information

Hex color code: #505758

#505758 is a subtle cyan color. In RGB it is (80, 87, 88), and in HSL it is (187°, 5%, 33%). It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameDark Slate Gray
HEX
#505758
RGB
80, 87, 88
HSL
187°, 5%, 33%
CMYK
9%, 1%, 0%, 65%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #505758;
background-color: #505758;
border-color: #505758;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #505758;
border: 2px solid #505758;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#505758]
text-[#505758]
border-[#505758]
shadow-[0_0_10px_505758]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #505758, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #505758; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #505758; 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 #505758; background-color: #50575815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #50575820; border-left: 4px solid #505758; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #505758; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #505758 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

80, 87, 88

Red: 80 / Green: 87 / Blue: 88

HSL

187°, 5%, 33%

Hue: 187° / Saturation: 5% / Lightness: 33%

CMYK

9%, 1%, 0%, 65%

Cyan: 9% / Magenta: 1% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 65%

What color is #505758?

#505758 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #505758 to RGB:

rgb(80, 87, 88)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #505758 to HSL:

hsl(187, 5%, 33%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #505758 to CMYK:

cmyk(9%, 1%, 0%, 65%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#505758 is a muted cyan color with RGB values of 80, 87, 88 and HSL of 187°, 5%, 33%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #505758 is #585150, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #505855.

Use #505758 in CSS: color: #505758 or background-color: #505758. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #505758

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.85:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #505758?

#505758 is a muted cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #505758?

#505758 in RGB is (80, 87, 88) - 80 red, 87 green, and 88 blue.

How to use #505758 in CSS?

Use #505758 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #505758?

#585150 (complementary), #505855 (analogous), and #2C3030 (lighter shade) work well with #505758.