#506A58 color
The hex color #506A58 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 31.4% red, 41.6% green and 34.5% blue (80, 106, 88).
Its hue angle is 138°, with 14% saturation and 36% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is June Ivy (#416858), a difference of 3.9 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.93:1).
#506A58 color codes
| HEX | #506A58 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(80, 106, 88) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(31.4%, 41.6%, 34.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(138, 14%, 36%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(138, 25%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 0%, 17%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.33, -13.66, 7.02) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.33, 15.35, 152.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.223, 12.718, 11.147) | |
| Decimal | 5270104 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #506A58, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #506A58 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.93:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #506A58 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.93:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #506A58 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6a6657Protanopia
no red cones#656359Deuteranopia
no green cones#4c6965Tritanopia
no blue cones#646464Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #506a58; }
.text { color: #506a58; }
.border { border: 2px solid #506a58; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(80 106 88 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #506a58, #506a65); }
Similar colors
#416858June Ivy#5b6f55Cactus#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#556962Dark Forest#3d6c54Toad King#4b5d46Muddy Olive#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#5f6957Italian Basil
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #506A58?
- #506A58 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color June Ivy. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #506A58?
- The RGB value is 80, 106, 88: 80 red, 106 green and 88 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #506A58?
- The complementary color is #6A5062, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #506A58?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.54:1 and white text 5.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.