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Desaturated Cyan

#509CAF

Desaturated Cyan is a cool medium color with the hex code #509CAF. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 80, 156, 175 in digital design or CMYK 54%, 11%, 0%, 31% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Desaturated Cyan Color Values

HEX
#509CAF
RGB
80, 156, 175
HSL
192°, 37%, 50%
CMYK
54, 11, 0, 31

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Desaturated Cyan sits at 192° 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 Desaturated Cyan work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Desaturated Cyan in print, the CMYK breakdown of 54%, 11%, 0%, 31% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Desaturated Cyan

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #509CAF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 80, 156, 175;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#509CAF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 54%
M: 11%
Y: 0%
K: 31%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(80, 156, 175)
rgba(80, 156, 175, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

12 brand s with colors near 192° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack
Figma logo
Figma
Disney+ logo
Disney+
Microsoft logo
Microsoft

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #509CAF?
#509CAF is Desaturated Cyan, a cool medium color with RGB values of 80, 156, 175. It has a hue of 192°, 37% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #509CAF?
The RGB color code for #509CAF is rgb(80, 156, 175). This means it contains 80 red, 156 green, and 175 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Desaturated Cyan a warm or cool color?
Desaturated Cyan (#509CAF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #509CAF in CSS?
You can use #509CAF in CSS with: background-color: #509CAF; or color: #509CAF; or as an RGB value: rgb(80, 156, 175). For print design, use CMYK: 54%, 11%, 0%, 31%.

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