#506468 Color Information

Hex color code: #506468

#506468 is a muted cyan color. In RGB it is (80, 100, 104), and in HSL it is (190°, 13%, 36%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray
HEX
#506468
RGB
80, 100, 104
HSL
190°, 13%, 36%
CMYK
23%, 4%, 0%, 59%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #506468;
background-color: #506468;
border-color: #506468;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #506468;
border: 2px solid #506468;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#506468]
text-[#506468]
border-[#506468]
shadow-[0_0_10px_506468]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #506468, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #506468; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #506468; 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 #506468; background-color: #50646815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #50646820; border-left: 4px solid #506468; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #506468; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #506468 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

80, 100, 104

Red: 80 / Green: 100 / Blue: 104

HSL

190°, 13%, 36%

Hue: 190° / Saturation: 13% / Lightness: 36%

CMYK

23%, 4%, 0%, 59%

Cyan: 23% / Magenta: 4% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 59%

What color is #506468?

#506468 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #506468 to RGB:

rgb(80, 100, 104)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #506468 to HSL:

hsl(190, 13%, 36%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #506468 to CMYK:

cmyk(23%, 4%, 0%, 59%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#506468 is a subtle cyan color with RGB values of 80, 100, 104 and HSL of 190°, 13%, 36%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #506468 is #685450, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #506860.

Use #506468 in CSS: color: #506468 or background-color: #506468. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #506468

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.36:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #506468?

#506468 is a subtle cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #506468?

#506468 in RGB is (80, 100, 104) - 80 red, 100 green, and 104 blue.

How to use #506468 in CSS?

Use #506468 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #506468?

#685450 (complementary), #506860 (analogous), and #2F3A3D (lighter shade) work well with #506468.