#538b8f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #538b8f is composed of 32.5% red, 54.5% green and 56.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 42% cyan, 2.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 43.9% black. It has a hue angle of 184 degrees, a saturation of 26.5% and a lightness of 44.3%. #538b8f color hex could be obtained by blending #a6ffff with #00171f. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 33
    • G 55
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 42
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 44
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#538b8f color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#538b8f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #538b8f has RGB values of R:83, G:139, B:143 and CMYK values of C:0.42, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.44. Its decimal value is 5475215.

Hex triplet 538b8f #538b8f
RGB Decimal 83, 139, 143 rgb(83,139,143)
RGB Percent 32.5, 54.5, 56.1 rgb(32.5%,54.5%,56.1%)
CMYK 42, 3, 0, 44
HSL 184°, 26.5, 44.3 hsl(184,26.5%,44.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 184°, 42, 56.1
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 54.33, -17.314, -7.939
XYZ 17.756, 22.286, 29.351
xyY 0.256, 0.321, 22.286
CIE-LCH 54.33, 19.047, 204.633
CIE-LUV 54.33, -25.748, -8.891
Hunter-Lab 47.208, -15.476, -3.817
Binary 01010011, 10001011, 10001111

Color Schemes with #538b8f

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Alternatives to #538b8f

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#538b8f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #538b8f

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Shades and Tints of #538b8f

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, #040606 is the darkest color, while #f9fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #538b8f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7475 is the less saturated color, while #05cfdd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #538b8f 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
  • #7b7b7b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #737e7f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #88878f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8c8599 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5d909a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #75888f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #778795 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #598e96 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population