Hippie Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #509FAF.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
80, 159, 175 in digital design or CMYK 54%, 9%, 0%, 31% for print applications.
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Hippie Blue
#509FAF
Hippie Blue color values
- HEX
- #509FAF
- RGB
- 80, 159, 175
- HSL
- 190°, 37%, 50%
- CMYK
- 54, 9, 0, 31
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Hippie Blue sits at 190° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Hippie Blue is rendered as rgb(80, 159, 175), where the blue channel is highest at 175, though it sits close to the other channels. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Hippie Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 54C 9M 0Y 31K. With a moderate key (31%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Hippie Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #509FAF;
--brand-primary-rgb: 80, 159, 175;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#509FAF',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 54%
M: 9%
Y: 0%
K: 31%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(80, 159, 175)
rgba(80, 159, 175, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #509FAF?
#509FAF is Hippie Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 80, 159, 175. It has a hue of 190°, 37%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #509FAF?
The RGB color code for #509FAF is rgb(80, 159, 175). This means it contains 80 red,
159 green, and 175 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Hippie Blue a warm or cool color?
Hippie Blue (#509FAF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #509FAF in CSS?
You can use #509FAF in CSS with:
background-color: #509FAF; or color: #509FAF; or as an RGB value: rgb(80, 159, 175). For print design, use CMYK: 54%, 9%, 0%, 31%.