Information about #50A59D color

#50A59D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #50A59D belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(80, 165, 157) — 31.4% red, 64.7% green, 61.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 33 / 0 / 3 / 35. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#50A59D is a mildly saturated aqua cyan that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Moderate Opal (#4AA89C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Moderate Cyan (#4AA8A8) and Moderate Turquoise (#4AA891).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(80, 165, 157)), which gives #50A59D its character. If you plan to put text on a #50A59D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.9:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #50A59D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#50A59D color variations

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#50A59D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #50A59D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#50A59D
  • RGB80, 165, 157
  • CMYK33, 0, 3, 35
  • CSSrgb(80, 165, 157)
  • HSL174°, 35%, 48%
  • HSL Precise174.353°, 34.694%, 48.039%
  • HSV174°, 52%, 65%
  • HSB174°, 52%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.647
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.616
  • GLSLvec3(0.314, 0.647, 0.616)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.314, 0.647, 0.616, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.314, 0.647, 0.616)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB64.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.6%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID50A59D
  • DECIMAL ID5285277
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01