#538e8f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #538e8f is composed of 32.5% red, 55.7% green and 56.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 42% cyan, 0.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 43.9% black. It has a hue angle of 181 degrees, a saturation of 26.5% and a lightness of 44.3%. #538e8f color hex could be obtained by blending #a6ffff with #001d1f. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

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

#538e8f color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#538e8f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #538e8f has RGB values of R:83, G:142, B:143 and CMYK values of C:0.42, M:0.01, Y:0, K:0.44. Its decimal value is 5475983.

Hex triplet 538e8f #538e8f
RGB Decimal 83, 142, 143 rgb(83,142,143)
RGB Percent 32.5, 55.7, 56.1 rgb(32.5%,55.7%,56.1%)
CMYK 42, 1, 0, 44
HSL 181°, 26.5, 44.3 hsl(181,26.5%,44.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 181°, 42, 56.1
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 55.244, -18.912, -6.577
XYZ 18.197, 23.167, 29.498
xyY 0.257, 0.327, 23.167
CIE-LCH 55.244, 20.023, 199.177
CIE-LUV 55.244, -26.992, -6.662
Hunter-Lab 48.132, -16.748, -2.643
Binary 01010011, 10001110, 10001111

Color Schemes with #538e8f

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Alternatives to #538e8f

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#538e8f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #538e8f

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.text {color:#538e8f;}
.background {background-color:#538e8f;}
.border {border:1px solid #538e8f;}

Shades and Tints of #538e8f

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, #040606 is the darkest color, while #f9fcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #538e8f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7575 is the less saturated color, while #05dadd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #538e8f 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
  • #748080 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8b898f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #908799 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5e929d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #768b8f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7a8995 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5a9098 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population