#506861 Color Information

Hex color code: #506861

The hex color #506861 is a subtle cyan with RGB values of (80, 104, 97) and HSL of (162°, 13%, 36%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#506861

RGB

80, 104, 97

HSL

162°, 13%, 36%

CMYK

23%, 0%, 7%, 59%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #506861;
background-color: #506861;
border-color: #506861;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #506861;
border: 2px solid #506861;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#506861]
text-[#506861]
border-[#506861]
shadow-[0_0_10px_506861]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #506861, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #506861; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #506861; 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 #506861; background-color: #50686115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #50686120; border-left: 4px solid #506861; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #506861; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #506861 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

80, 104, 97

Red: 80 / Green: 104 / Blue: 97

HSL

162°, 13%, 36%

Hue: 162° / Saturation: 13% / Lightness: 36%

CMYK

23%, 0%, 7%, 59%

Cyan: 23% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 7% / Key: 59%

What color is #506861?

#506861 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

685057

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #506861 to RGB:

rgb(80, 104, 97)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #506861 to HSL:

hsl(162, 13%, 36%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #506861 to CMYK:

cmyk(23%, 0%, 7%, 59%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral cyan tone, #506861 has RGB (80, 104, 97) and HSL (162°, 13%, 36%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #506861 is #685057, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #506855.

Use #506861 in CSS: color: #506861 or background-color: #506861. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #506861

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.49:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #506861?

#506861 is a neutral cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #506861?

#506861 in RGB is (80, 104, 97) - 80 red, 104 green, and 97 blue.

How to use #506861 in CSS?

Use #506861 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #506861?

#685057 (complementary), #506855 (analogous), and #2F3D38 (lighter shade) work well with #506861.