#538cbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #538cbd is composed of 32.5% red, 54.9% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 56.1% cyan, 25.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 207.7 degrees, a saturation of 44.5% and a lightness of 53.3%. #538cbd color hex could be obtained by blending #a6ffff with #00197b. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 33
    • G 55
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 56
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#538cbd color description : Moderate blue.

#538cbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #538cbd has RGB values of R:83, G:140, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.56, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 5475517.

Hex triplet 538cbd #538cbd
RGB Decimal 83, 140, 189 rgb(83,140,189)
RGB Percent 32.5, 54.9, 74.1 rgb(32.5%,54.9%,74.1%)
CMYK 56, 26, 0, 26
HSL 207.7°, 44.5, 53.3 hsl(207.7,44.5%,53.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.7°, 56.1, 74.1
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 56.355, -4.284, -31.239
XYZ 22.128, 24.268, 51.659
xyY 0.226, 0.247, 24.268
CIE-LCH 56.355, 31.531, 262.192
CIE-LUV 56.355, -25.104, -47.409
Hunter-Lab 49.263, -6.028, -27.691
Binary 01010011, 10001100, 10111101

Color Schemes with #538cbd

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Alternatives to #538cbd

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#538cbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #538cbd

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

Shades and Tints of #538cbd

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, #05090c is the darkest color, while #fdfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #538cbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #81898f is the less saturated color, while #1391fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #538cbd 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
  • #818181 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #78838d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7e8bbc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #788cc2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4d97a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6e8bbc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6a8cc0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4f93ac Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population