#538bc9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #538bc9 is composed of 32.5% red, 54.5% green and 78.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 58.7% cyan, 30.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 211.5 degrees, a saturation of 52.2% and a lightness of 55.7%. #538bc9 color hex could be obtained by blending #a6ffff with #001793. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 33
    • G 55
    • B 79
    RGB color chart
    • C 59
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#538bc9 color description : Moderate blue.

#538bc9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #538bc9 has RGB values of R:83, G:139, B:201 and CMYK values of C:0.59, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 5475273.

Hex triplet 538bc9 #538bc9
RGB Decimal 83, 139, 201 rgb(83,139,201)
RGB Percent 32.5, 54.5, 78.8 rgb(32.5%,54.5%,78.8%)
CMYK 59, 31, 0, 21
HSL 211.5°, 52.2, 55.7 hsl(211.5,52.2%,55.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 211.5°, 58.7, 78.8
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 56.605, 0.155, -37.649
XYZ 23.34, 24.52, 58.758
xyY 0.219, 0.23, 24.52
CIE-LCH 56.605, 37.649, 270.236
CIE-LUV 56.605, -24.506, -58.438
Hunter-Lab 49.518, -2.52, -35.692
Binary 01010011, 10001011, 11001001

Color Schemes with #538bc9

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Alternatives to #538bc9

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#538bc9 Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#538bc9;}
.background {background-color:#538bc9;}
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Shades and Tints of #538bc9

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, #020507 is the darkest color, while #f7fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #538bc9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #878e95 is the less saturated color, while #1f88fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #538bc9 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
  • #78838f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #788bc8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6e8dcd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4699a4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6b8bc8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #648ccb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4a94b1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population