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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#508EAB — Steel Blue
#508EAB is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 199° 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 #508EAB
- f5f8fa
- d5e4eb
- b5d0dc
- 95bbcd
- 75a7be
- 5593af
- 447991
- 355e71
- 264451
- 172931
- 080e11
Color schemes using #508EAB
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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#508EAB FAQ
What color is #508EAB?
#508EAB is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 199 degrees, 36% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #508EAB?
#508EAB is rgb(80, 142, 171) in RGB, hsl(199, 36%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(53%, 17%, 0%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #508EAB?
White text on this background reaches 3.62:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.8:1.
What colors go well with #508EAB?
Its direct complement is #AA6C50. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA5060 and #AA9950 gives you contrast without the vibration.