#538bcb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #538bcb is composed of 32.5% red, 54.5% green and 79.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 59.1% cyan, 31.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 20.4% black. It has a hue angle of 212 degrees, a saturation of 53.6% and a lightness of 56.1%. #538bcb color hex could be obtained by blending #a6ffff with #001797. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 33
    • G 55
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 59
    • M 32
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#538bcb color description : Moderate blue.

#538bcb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #538bcb has RGB values of R:83, G:139, B:203 and CMYK values of C:0.59, M:0.32, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 5475275.

Hex triplet 538bcb #538bcb
RGB Decimal 83, 139, 203 rgb(83,139,203)
RGB Percent 32.5, 54.5, 79.6 rgb(32.5%,54.5%,79.6%)
CMYK 59, 32, 0, 20
HSL 212°, 53.6, 56.1 hsl(212,53.6%,56.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 212°, 59.1, 79.6
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 56.698, 0.808, -38.632
XYZ 23.577, 24.615, 60.005
xyY 0.218, 0.227, 24.615
CIE-LCH 56.698, 38.64, 271.198
CIE-LUV 56.698, -24.471, -60.14
Hunter-Lab 49.613, -1.997, -36.98
Binary 01010011, 10001011, 11001011

Color Schemes with #538bcb

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Alternatives to #538bcb

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#538bcb Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #538bcb

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, #030509 is the darkest color, while #f9fbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #538bcb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #878e97 is the less saturated color, while #1f88ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #538bcb 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
  • #828282 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #798491 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #778cca Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6c8dcf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4499a4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6a8bca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #638ccd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4994b2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population