#503380 color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(80, 51, 128)

HSL:hsl(263, 43%, 35%)

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HEX

#503380

RGB

80, 51, 128

HSL

263°, 43%, 35%

HSV

263°, 60%, 50%

CMYK

38%, 60%, 0%, 50%

Color Conversion

Generate values across multiple color models in one place.

HEX

#503380

≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #503380 behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%

0%#503380

10%#482E73

20%#402966

30%#382459

40%#301F4D

50%#281940

60%#201433

70%#180F26

80%#100A1A

90%#08050D

100%#000000

Tints

0–100%

0%#503380

10%#5F3C97

20%#6E46AF

30%#7F59BD

40%#9271C6

50%#A488D0

60%#B6A0D9

70%#C8B8E3

80%#DBD0EC

90%#EDE7F6

100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #503380.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #503380 is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text

Text color#000000

Background#503380

Contrast ratio2.13:1

WCAG levelFail

Sample text on white text

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#503380

Contrast ratio9.88:1

WCAG levelAAA

Recommended text preview

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#503380

Contrast ratio9.88:1

WCAG levelAAA

Technical Formats

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Practical Formats

Get print simulations, LED mappings, and developer-ready byte orders.

Color Analysis

Dive into spectral data, dominance reports, and advanced analytics.

Blindness Simulator

Preview how #503380 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

Creative Aspects

Explore seasonal associations, emotional cues, and natural occurrences.

Design guidance

Balance

Treat #503380 as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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