#538e8d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #538e8d is composed of 32.5% red, 55.7% green and 55.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 41.5% cyan, 0% magenta, 0.7% yellow and 44.3% black. It has a hue angle of 179 degrees, a saturation of 26.2% and a lightness of 44.1%. #538e8d color hex could be obtained by blending #a6ffff with #001d1b. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 33
    • G 56
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 42
    • M 0
    • Y 1
    • K 44
    CMYK color chart

#538e8d color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#538e8d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #538e8d has RGB values of R:83, G:142, B:141 and CMYK values of C:0.42, M:0, Y:0.01, K:0.44. Its decimal value is 5475981.

Hex triplet 538e8d #538e8d
RGB Decimal 83, 142, 141 rgb(83,142,141)
RGB Percent 32.5, 55.7, 55.3 rgb(32.5%,55.7%,55.3%)
CMYK 42, 0, 1, 44
HSL 179°, 26.2, 44.1 hsl(179,26.2%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 179°, 41.5, 55.7
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 55.182, -19.441, -5.516
XYZ 18.047, 23.107, 28.707
xyY 0.258, 0.331, 23.107
CIE-LCH 55.182, 20.208, 195.841
CIE-LUV 55.182, -27.045, -5.013
Hunter-Lab 48.07, -17.109, -1.759
Binary 01010011, 10001110, 10001101

Color Schemes with #538e8d

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Alternatives to #538e8d

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#538e8d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #538e8d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#538e8d;}
.background {background-color:#538e8d;}
.border {border:1px solid #538e8d;}

Shades and Tints of #538e8d

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, #030606 is the darkest color, while #f8fbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #538e8d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7474 is the less saturated color, while #05dcd8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #538e8d 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
  • #7c7c7c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #74807f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8b898d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #918797 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5f929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #778b8d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7a8993 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5a9097 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population