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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#508BBE — Steel Blue
#508BBE is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 208° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #508BBE
- f4f8fb
- d2e1ee
- afcae2
- 8db3d5
- 6b9dc8
- 4986bc
- 3a6e9c
- 2d5679
- 203d57
- 142535
- 070d13
Color schemes using #508BBE
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#508BBE FAQ
What color is #508BBE?
#508BBE is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 208 degrees, 46% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #508BBE?
#508BBE is rgb(80, 139, 190) in RGB, hsl(208, 46%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(58%, 27%, 0%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #508BBE?
White text on this background reaches 3.63:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.78:1.
What colors go well with #508BBE?
Its direct complement is #BE8350. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE5054 and #BEBB50 gives you contrast without the vibration.