#505856
Dark Gray
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About #505856 Dark Gray
#505856 is a dark gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 80 red, 88 green, and 86 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 165°, 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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
165°
Hue
5%
Saturation
33%
Lightness
Dark Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #505856 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #505856 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#505856 on White
Contrast Ratio7.31:1
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Aa#505856 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.87:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #505856 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #505856 |
| RGB | rgb(80, 88, 86) |
| HSL | hsl(165, 5%, 33%) |
| RGB Decimal | 80, 88, 86 |
| RGB Percent | 31.4%, 34.5%, 33.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 9%, 0%, 2%, 65% |
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