#505E59
Dark Gray
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About #505E59 Dark Gray
#505E59 is a dark gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 80 red, 94 green, and 89 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 159°, saturation of 8%, and lightness of 34%.
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 #505E59 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
159°
Hue
8%
Saturation
34%
Lightness
Dark Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #505E59 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #505E59 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#505E59 on White
Contrast Ratio6.8:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#505E59 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.09:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #505E59 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #505E59 |
| RGB | rgb(80, 94, 89) |
| HSL | hsl(159, 8%, 34%) |
| RGB Decimal | 80, 94, 89 |
| RGB Percent | 31.4%, 36.9%, 34.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 15%, 0%, 5%, 63% |
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