#538cb8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #538cb8 is composed of 32.5% red, 54.9% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 54.9% cyan, 23.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 206.1 degrees, a saturation of 41.6% and a lightness of 52.4%. #538cb8 color hex could be obtained by blending #a6ffff with #001971. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 33
    • G 55
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 55
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#538cb8 color description : Moderate blue.

#538cb8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #538cb8 has RGB values of R:83, G:140, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.55, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 5475512.

Hex triplet 538cb8 #538cb8
RGB Decimal 83, 140, 184 rgb(83,140,184)
RGB Percent 32.5, 54.9, 72.2 rgb(32.5%,54.9%,72.2%)
CMYK 55, 24, 0, 28
HSL 206.1°, 41.6, 52.4 hsl(206.1,41.6%,52.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.1°, 54.9, 72.2
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 56.142, -5.859, -28.724
XYZ 21.595, 24.055, 48.85
xyY 0.229, 0.255, 24.055
CIE-LCH 56.142, 29.316, 258.472
CIE-LUV 56.142, -25.208, -43.106
Hunter-Lab 49.045, -7.235, -24.722
Binary 01010011, 10001100, 10111000

Color Schemes with #538cb8

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Alternatives to #538cb8

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#538cb8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #538cb8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#538cb8;}
.background {background-color:#538cb8;}
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Shades and Tints of #538cb8

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, #040608 is the darkest color, while #fafbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #538cb8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828689 is the less saturated color, while #1294f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #538cb8 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
  • #808080 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #77828b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7f8bb7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7b8bbe Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4f96a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6f8bb7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6c8bbb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #5092a9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population