#538cb9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #538cb9 is composed of 32.5% red, 54.9% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 55.1% cyan, 24.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 206.5 degrees, a saturation of 42.1% and a lightness of 52.5%. #538cb9 color hex could be obtained by blending #a6ffff with #001973. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 33
    • G 55
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 55
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#538cb9 color description : Moderate blue.

#538cb9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #538cb9 has RGB values of R:83, G:140, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.55, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 5475513.

Hex triplet 538cb9 #538cb9
RGB Decimal 83, 140, 185 rgb(83,140,185)
RGB Percent 32.5, 54.9, 72.5 rgb(32.5%,54.9%,72.5%)
CMYK 55, 24, 0, 27
HSL 206.5°, 42.1, 52.5 hsl(206.5,42.1%,52.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.5°, 55.1, 72.5
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 56.184, -5.545, -29.229
XYZ 21.7, 24.097, 49.404
xyY 0.228, 0.253, 24.097
CIE-LCH 56.184, 29.75, 259.257
CIE-LUV 56.184, -25.187, -43.967
Hunter-Lab 49.088, -6.996, -25.309
Binary 01010011, 10001100, 10111001

Color Schemes with #538cb9

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Alternatives to #538cb9

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#538cb9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #538cb9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#538cb9;}
.background {background-color:#538cb9;}
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Shades and Tints of #538cb9

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, #040709 is the darkest color, while #fafcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #538cb9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #82878a is the less saturated color, while #1294fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #538cb9 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
  • #7f8bb8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7a8bbf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4f97a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6f8bb8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6c8bbc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5093aa Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population