#538ab8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #538ab8 is composed of 32.5% red, 54.1% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 54.9% cyan, 25% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 207.3 degrees, a saturation of 41.6% and a lightness of 52.4%. #538ab8 color hex could be obtained by blending #a6ffff with #001571. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 33
    • G 54
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 55
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#538ab8 color description : Moderate blue.

#538ab8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #538ab8 has RGB values of R:83, G:138, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.55, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 5475000.

Hex triplet 538ab8 #538ab8
RGB Decimal 83, 138, 184 rgb(83,138,184)
RGB Percent 32.5, 54.1, 72.2 rgb(32.5%,54.1%,72.2%)
CMYK 55, 25, 0, 28
HSL 207.3°, 41.6, 52.4 hsl(207.3,41.6%,52.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.3°, 54.9, 72.2
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 55.559, -4.713, -29.63
XYZ 21.305, 23.475, 48.753
xyY 0.228, 0.251, 23.475
CIE-LCH 55.559, 30.002, 260.963
CIE-LUV 55.559, -24.453, -44.631
Hunter-Lab 48.451, -6.298, -25.743
Binary 01010011, 10001010, 10111000

Color Schemes with #538ab8

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Alternatives to #538ab8

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#538ab8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #538ab8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#538ab8;}
.background {background-color:#538ab8;}
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Shades and Tints of #538ab8

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #040608 is the darkest color, while #fafbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #538ab8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828689 is the less saturated color, while #1290f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #538ab8 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #7f7f7f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #76818a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7d89b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #788abe Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4e95a0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6e89b7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6a8abb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5091a8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population