#538b9f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #538b9f is composed of 32.5% red, 54.5% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.8% cyan, 12.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 195.8 degrees, a saturation of 31.4% and a lightness of 47.5%. #538b9f color hex could be obtained by blending #a6ffff with #00173f. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 33
    • G 55
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#538b9f color description : Dark moderate blue.

#538b9f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #538b9f has RGB values of R:83, G:139, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 5475231.

Hex triplet 538b9f #538b9f
RGB Decimal 83, 139, 159 rgb(83,139,159)
RGB Percent 32.5, 54.5, 62.4 rgb(32.5%,54.5%,62.4%)
CMYK 48, 13, 0, 38
HSL 195.8°, 31.4, 47.5 hsl(195.8,31.4%,47.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.8°, 47.8, 62.4
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 54.872, -12.842, -16.354
XYZ 19.056, 22.806, 36.197
xyY 0.244, 0.292, 22.806
CIE-LCH 54.872, 20.794, 231.86
CIE-LUV 54.872, -25.373, -22.384
Hunter-Lab 47.756, -12.345, -11.51
Binary 01010011, 10001011, 10011111

Color Schemes with #538b9f

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Alternatives to #538b9f

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#538b9f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #538b9f

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #538b9f

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, #020404 is the darkest color, while #f6f9fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #538b9f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #78797a is the less saturated color, while #09aee9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #538b9f 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
  • #7d7d7d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #758084 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #85889e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8687a7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #59929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #72899e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7388a4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #568f9d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population