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Dark Blue Gray

#506DAF

Dark Blue Gray is a cool medium color with the hex code #506DAF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 80, 109, 175 in digital design or CMYK 54%, 38%, 0%, 31% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Blue Gray Color Values

HEX
#506DAF
RGB
80, 109, 175
HSL
222°, 37%, 50%
CMYK
54, 38, 0, 31

About this color

Dark Blue Gray sits at 222° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 37% saturation and 50% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Dark Blue Gray work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Dark Blue Gray in print, the CMYK breakdown of 54%, 38%, 0%, 31% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Dark Blue Gray

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #506DAF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 80, 109, 175;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#506DAF',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 54%
M: 38%
Y: 0%
K: 31%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(80, 109, 175)
rgba(80, 109, 175, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #506DAF?
#506DAF is Dark Blue Gray, a cool medium color with RGB values of 80, 109, 175. It has a hue of 222°, 37% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #506DAF?
The RGB color code for #506DAF is rgb(80, 109, 175). This means it contains 80 red, 109 green, and 175 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Blue Gray a warm or cool color?
Dark Blue Gray (#506DAF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #506DAF in CSS?
You can use #506DAF in CSS with: background-color: #506DAF; or color: #506DAF; or as an RGB value: rgb(80, 109, 175). For print design, use CMYK: 54%, 38%, 0%, 31%.