Information about #503EB3 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #503EB3 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(80, 62, 179) (31.4% red, 24.3% green, 70.2% blue), or CMYK 39 / 46 / 0 / 30 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A confidently colored blue, #503EB3 sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Ocean Blue (#4F42B5). Nearby in the Register you will also find Plump Purple (#5946B2) and Moderate Persian Blue (#554AA8).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(80, 62, 179)), which gives #503EB3 its character. If you plan to put text on a #503EB3 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.7:1. #503EB3 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#503EB3 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#503EB3 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 #503EB3

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

#503EB3 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#503EB3
  • RGB80, 62, 179
  • CMYK39, 46, 0, 30
  • CSSrgb(80, 62, 179)
  • HSL249°, 49%, 47%
  • HSL Precise249.231°, 48.548%, 47.255%
  • HSV249°, 65%, 70%
  • HSB249°, 65%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.702
  • GLSLvec3(0.314, 0.243, 0.702)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.314, 0.243, 0.702, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.314, 0.243, 0.702)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB70.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID503EB3
  • DECIMAL ID5258931
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01