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#538a9a

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HEX#538a9a
HEX8#538a9aff
RGBrgb(83, 138, 154)
CMYK[0.46,0.1,0,0.4]
Name#538a9a
HCL[225.95,19.74,54.39]
oklab[0.6,-0.05,-0.04]
Num5474970
HSI[192.4,0.34,0.49]
lab[54.39,-13.73,-14.19]
Lighten
#90b8c3
Darken
#2f4f58
Saturate
#3b97b2
Desaturate
#6b7d82
Greyscale
#767676
Brighten
#86bdcd

Color harmonies of #538a9a

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
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Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
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#86539a
#9a6353
#679a53

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
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#6ab0c4
#81d6ef
#0e181a
#253e45
#3c646f

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
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#53989a
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#537c9a
#536e9a

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
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#71539a
#9a8e53

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
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#f3f7f8
#e6eef1
#dae6e9
#cedee2
#c2d5db
#b5cdd4
#a9c5cd
#9dbcc5
#90b4be
#84abb7
#78a3b0
#6c9ba8
#5f92a1
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Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060a0b
#0c1416
#121e21
#18272c
#1e3137
#243b42
#2a454d
#2f4f58
#355963
#3b636e
#416c79
#477684
#4d808f
#538a9a

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #538a9a colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.839 Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
5.47 Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #538a9a

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Use #538a9a in CSS

#538a9a as Background Color in CSS
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#538a9a as Text Color in CSS
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#538a9a as Border Color in CSS
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