#538cb5 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #538cb5 is composed of 32.5% red, 54.9% green and 71% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 54.1% cyan, 22.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 29% black. It has a hue angle of 205.1 degrees, a saturation of 39.8% and a lightness of 51.8%. #538cb5 color hex could be obtained by blending #a6ffff with #00196b. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 33
    • G 55
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 54
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#538cb5 color description : Moderate blue.

#538cb5 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #538cb5 has RGB values of R:83, G:140, B:181 and CMYK values of C:0.54, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 5475509.

Hex triplet 538cb5 #538cb5
RGB Decimal 83, 140, 181 rgb(83,140,181)
RGB Percent 32.5, 54.9, 71 rgb(32.5%,54.9%,71%)
CMYK 54, 23, 0, 29
HSL 205.1°, 39.8, 51.8 hsl(205.1,39.8%,51.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.1°, 54.1, 71
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 56.018, -6.794, -27.208
XYZ 21.284, 23.93, 47.211
xyY 0.23, 0.259, 23.93
CIE-LCH 56.018, 28.043, 255.979
CIE-LUV 56.018, -25.272, -40.522
Hunter-Lab 48.918, -7.944, -22.978
Binary 01010011, 10001100, 10110101

Color Schemes with #538cb5

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Alternatives to #538cb5

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#538cb5 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #538cb5

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CSS codes
.text {color:#538cb5;}
.background {background-color:#538cb5;}
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Shades and Tints of #538cb5

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, #030506 is the darkest color, while #f8fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #538cb5

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828486 is the less saturated color, while #1197f7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #538cb5 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
  • #808080 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #77828b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #808bb4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7c8abb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5196a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #708bb4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6d8bb9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5192a8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population