#5049B6 color code insights

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

RGB:rgb(80, 73, 182)
HSL:hsl(244, 43%, 50%)
HEX
#5049B6
RGB
80, 73, 182
HSL
244°, 43%, 50%
HSV
244°, 60%, 71%
CMYK
56%, 60%, 0%, 29%

Color Conversion

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HEX
#5049B6
≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #5049B6 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%#5049B6
10%#4841A4
20%#403A92
30%#383380
40%#302C6D
50%#28245B
60%#201D49
70%#181637
80%#100F24
90%#080712
100%#000000

Tints

0–100%
0%#5049B6
10%#615BBE
20%#736DC5
30%#847FCC
40%#9692D3
50%#A7A4DB
60%#B9B6E2
70%#CAC8E9
80%#DCDBF0
90%#EDEDF8
100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #5049B6.

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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 #5049B6 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#5049B6
Contrast ratio2.97:1
WCAG levelFail
Sample text on white text
Text color#FFFFFF
Background#5049B6
Contrast ratio7.07:1
WCAG levelAAA
Recommended text preview
Text color#FFFFFF
Background#5049B6
Contrast ratio7.07:1
WCAG levelAAA

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Color Analysis

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Blindness Simulator

Preview how #5049B6 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

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Creative Aspects

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Design guidance

Balance

Treat #5049B6 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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