#538cad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #538cad is composed of 32.5% red, 54.9% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 52% cyan, 19.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 202 degrees, a saturation of 35.4% and a lightness of 50.2%. #538cad color hex could be obtained by blending #a6ffff with #00195b. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 33
    • G 55
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 52
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#538cad color description : Dark moderate blue.

#538cad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #538cad has RGB values of R:83, G:140, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.52, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 5475501.

Hex triplet 538cad #538cad
RGB Decimal 83, 140, 173 rgb(83,140,173)
RGB Percent 32.5, 54.9, 67.8 rgb(32.5%,54.9%,67.8%)
CMYK 52, 19, 0, 32
HSL 202°, 35.4, 50.2 hsl(202,35.4%,50.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 202°, 52, 67.8
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 55.696, -9.249, -23.133
XYZ 20.486, 23.611, 43.011
xyY 0.235, 0.271, 23.611
CIE-LCH 55.696, 24.913, 248.207
CIE-LUV 55.696, -25.449, -33.629
Hunter-Lab 48.591, -9.778, -18.467
Binary 01010011, 10001100, 10101101

Color Schemes with #538cad

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Alternatives to #538cad

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#538cad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #538cad

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CSS codes
.text {color:#538cad;}
.background {background-color:#538cad;}
.border {border:1px solid #538cad;}

Shades and Tints of #538cad

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f2f7f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #538cad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a8286 is the less saturated color, while #05a1fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #538cad 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
  • #768288 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #828aac Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8189b4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5495a0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #718aac Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #708ab1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5391a4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population