Rich Steel Gray
A muted, cool medium blue.
#506E81
rgb(80, 110, 129)
Color formats
HEX
#506E81
RGB
rgb(80, 110, 129)
HSL
hsl(203.3, 23.4%, 41%)
HSV
hsv(203.3, 38%, 50.6%)
CMYK
cmyk(38%, 14.7%, 0%, 49.4%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Rich Steel Gray.
Lightest
#C3D1DA
Lighter
#84A1B3
Base
#506E81
Darker
#293842
Darkest
#020303
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
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Contrast & readability
Where Rich Steel Gray works
Rich Steel Gray (#506E81) is a muted, cool medium blue. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its cool undertone lends a calm, trustworthy feel that suits clean, professional interfaces.
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