Information about #505D95 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #505D95 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(80, 93, 149) — 31.4% red, 36.5% green, 58.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 27 / 22 / 0 / 42. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#505D95 is a softly balanced deep-sea blue that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Dusky Blue (#475F94). Nearby in the Register you will also find Governor Bay (#51559B) and Breakwater (#536893).

The recipe behind #505D95 is rgb(80, 93, 149), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #505D95 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.3:1. #505D95 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#505D95 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#505D95 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #505D95

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Dusky Blue color link
Dusky Blue

#475F94

Governor Bay color link
Governor Bay

#51559B

Breakwater color link
Breakwater

#536893

Quantum Leap color link
Quantum Leap

#4F698B

Twilight color link
Twilight

#4E518B

Waratah color link
Waratah

#55698B

San Marino color link
San Marino

#4E6C9D

Super Duper color link
Super Duper

#42639F

Liberty color link
Liberty

#545AA7

Kashmir Blue color link
Kashmir Blue

#576D8E

Queen Blue color link
Queen Blue

#436B95

#505D95 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#505D95
  • RGB80, 93, 149
  • CMYK27, 22, 0, 42
  • CSSrgb(80, 93, 149)
  • HSL229°, 30%, 45%
  • HSL Precise228.696°, 30.131%, 44.902%
  • HSV229°, 46%, 58%
  • HSB229°, 46%, 58%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.365
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.584
  • GLSLvec3(0.314, 0.365, 0.584)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.314, 0.365, 0.584, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.314, 0.365, 0.584)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB58.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID505D95
  • DECIMAL ID5266837
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01