Color swatch image showing #5072B1 with RGB(80,114,177) values

#5072B1 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #5072B1 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#5072B1 Color Information

#5072B1 RGB value is (80, 114, 177). The hex color red value is 80, green is 114, and blue is 177. Its HSL format shows a hue of 219°, saturation of 38 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 55 percent, 36 percent, 0 percent, 31 percent.

#5072B1 color swatch
Share

#5072B1 Color Meaning

Color #5072B1 conveys steady clarity, reflective calm, and mental focus. In color psychology, #5072B1 promotes emotional regulation, attentive thinking, and deliberate observation. Across cultures and history, color #5072B1 has been present in design, decorative arts, and textiles, symbolizing tranquility, trust, and visual harmony. From a spiritual perspective, color #5072B1 embodies grounded awareness, patient reflection, and balanced energy. #5072B1 encourages mindful engagement and deliberate thought.

Color Conversion

Convert #5072B1 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#5072B1
RGB
rgb(80, 114, 177)
HSL
hsl(219°, 38%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(55%, 36%, 0%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(219°, 55%, 69%)
XYZ
17.2614 16.9144 43.9500
Yxy
16.9144 0.2209 0.2165
Hunter Lab
41.1271 0.4530 -3.0952
CIE-Lab
48.1520 6.6321 -37.2005

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red80 / 255 (31%)
31%
Green114 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue177 / 255 (69%)
69%

CMYK Values

Cyan55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Magenta36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#5072B1 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#5072B1 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #5072B1 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#5072B1

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #5072B1 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#5072B1

protanopia

#5f5fa2

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #5072B1;

Text Color

color: #5072B1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #5072B1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #5072B140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #5072B1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5072B1 0%, #2f4368 100%);

#5072B1 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #5072B1 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.