#538ea6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #538ea6 is composed of 32.5% red, 55.7% green and 65.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 50% cyan, 14.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 34.9% black. It has a hue angle of 197.3 degrees, a saturation of 33.3% and a lightness of 48.8%. #538ea6 color hex could be obtained by blending #a6ffff with #001d4d. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 33
    • G 56
    • B 65
    RGB color chart
    • C 50
    • M 14
    • Y 0
    • K 35
    CMYK color chart

#538ea6 color description : Dark moderate blue.

#538ea6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #538ea6 has RGB values of R:83, G:142, B:166 and CMYK values of C:0.5, M:0.14, Y:0, K:0.35. Its decimal value is 5476006.

Hex triplet 538ea6 #538ea6
RGB Decimal 83, 142, 166 rgb(83,142,166)
RGB Percent 32.5, 55.7, 65.1 rgb(32.5%,55.7%,65.1%)
CMYK 50, 14, 0, 35
HSL 197.3°, 33.3, 48.8 hsl(197.3,33.3%,48.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.3°, 50, 65.1
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 56.025, -12.455, -18.621
XYZ 20.121, 23.937, 39.634
xyY 0.24, 0.286, 23.937
CIE-LCH 56.025, 22.403, 236.223
CIE-LUV 56.025, -26.4, -26.08
Hunter-Lab 48.925, -12.208, -13.783
Binary 01010011, 10001110, 10100110

Color Schemes with #538ea6

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Alternatives to #538ea6

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#538ea6 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #538ea6

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, #050809 is the darkest color, while #fbfcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #538ea6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #797e80 is the less saturated color, while #06aef3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #538ea6 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
  • #7f7f7f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #768287 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #868ba5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #868aae Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5795a0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #738ca5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #748bab Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5692a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population