Information about #508CDE color

#508CDE color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #508CDE is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(80, 140, 222) (31.4% red, 54.9% green, 87.1% blue), or CMYK 64 / 37 / 0 / 13 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #508CDE reads as a energetic, saturated azure and feels open and friendly. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Titans Blue (#4B92DB). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Brilliant Cobalt Blue (#5189E7) and Rich Sky Blue (#528CD3).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(80, 140, 222)), which gives #508CDE its character. If you plan to put text on a #508CDE background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.4:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#508CDE color variations

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

#508CDE 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 #508CDE

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#508CDE
  • RGB80, 140, 222
  • CMYK64, 37, 0, 13
  • CSSrgb(80, 140, 222)
  • HSL215°, 68%, 59%
  • HSL Precise214.648°, 68.269%, 59.216%
  • HSV215°, 64%, 87%
  • HSB215°, 64%, 87%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.871
  • GLSLvec3(0.314, 0.549, 0.871)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.314, 0.549, 0.871, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.314, 0.549, 0.871)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB87.1%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID508CDE
  • DECIMAL ID5278942
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01