#508BAF Color Information

Hex color code: #508BAF

A soft blue shade, #508BAF appears as (80, 139, 175) in RGB and (203°, 37%, 50%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#508BAF

RGB

80, 139, 175

HSL

203°, 37%, 50%

CMYK

54%, 21%, 0%, 31%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #508BAF;
background-color: #508BAF;
border-color: #508BAF;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #508BAF;
border: 2px solid #508BAF;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#508BAF]
text-[#508BAF]
border-[#508BAF]
shadow-[0_0_10px_508BAF]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #508BAF, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #508BAF; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #508BAF; color: #000000; }

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 #508BAF; background-color: #508BAF15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #508BAF20; border-left: 4px solid #508BAF; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #508BAF; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #508BAF in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

80, 139, 175

Red: 80 / Green: 139 / Blue: 175

HSL

203°, 37%, 50%

Hue: 203° / Saturation: 37% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

54%, 21%, 0%, 31%

Cyan: 54% / Magenta: 21% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 31%

What color is #508BAF?

#508BAF is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AF7450

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #508BAF to RGB:

rgb(80, 139, 175)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #508BAF to HSL:

hsl(203, 37%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #508BAF to CMYK:

cmyk(54%, 21%, 0%, 31%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel blue tone, #508BAF has RGB (80, 139, 175) and HSL (203°, 37%, 50%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #508BAF is #AF7450, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #50AFA4.

Use #508BAF in CSS: color: #508BAF or background-color: #508BAF. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #508BAF

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.65:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #508BAF?

#508BAF is a pastel blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #508BAF?

#508BAF in RGB is (80, 139, 175) - 80 red, 139 green, and 175 blue.

How to use #508BAF in CSS?

Use #508BAF directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #508BAF?

#AF7450 (complementary), #50AFA4 (analogous), and #38617A (lighter shade) work well with #508BAF.