#505855
Dark Gray
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RGB
HSL
About #505855 Dark Gray
#505855 is a dark gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 80 red, 88 green, and 85 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 157°, saturation of 5%, and lightness of 33%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #505855 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
157°
Hue
5%
Saturation
33%
Lightness
Dark Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #505855 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #505855 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#505855 on White
Contrast Ratio7.32:1
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Aa#505855 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.87:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #505855 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #505855 |
| RGB | rgb(80, 88, 85) |
| HSL | hsl(157, 5%, 33%) |
| RGB Decimal | 80, 88, 85 |
| RGB Percent | 31.4%, 34.5%, 33.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 9%, 0%, 3%, 65% |
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