#538b8e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #538b8e is composed of 32.5% red, 54.5% green and 55.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 41.5% cyan, 2.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 44.3% black. It has a hue angle of 183.1 degrees, a saturation of 26.2% and a lightness of 44.1%. #538b8e color hex could be obtained by blending #a6ffff with #00171d. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 33
    • G 55
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 42
    • M 2
    • Y 0
    • K 44
    CMYK color chart

#538b8e color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#538b8e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #538b8e has RGB values of R:83, G:139, B:142 and CMYK values of C:0.42, M:0.02, Y:0, K:0.44. Its decimal value is 5475214.

Hex triplet 538b8e #538b8e
RGB Decimal 83, 139, 142 rgb(83,139,142)
RGB Percent 32.5, 54.5, 55.7 rgb(32.5%,54.5%,55.7%)
CMYK 42, 2, 0, 44
HSL 183.1°, 26.2, 44.1 hsl(183.1,26.2%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 183.1°, 41.5, 55.7
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 54.298, -17.582, -7.408
XYZ 17.681, 22.256, 28.954
xyY 0.257, 0.323, 22.256
CIE-LCH 54.298, 19.079, 202.848
CIE-LUV 54.298, -25.772, -8.061
Hunter-Lab 47.177, -15.66, -3.365
Binary 01010011, 10001011, 10001110

Color Schemes with #538b8e

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Alternatives to #538b8e

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#538b8e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #538b8e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#538b8e;}
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Shades and Tints of #538b8e

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 #538b8e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7474 is the less saturated color, while #05d1dc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #538b8e 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
  • #7b7b7b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #737e7f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #88878e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8d8598 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5e8f9a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #75888e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #788794 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5a8e95 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population