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#538a9c

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HEX#538a9c
HEX8#538a9cff
RGBrgb(83, 138, 156)
CMYK[0.47,0.12,0,0.39]
Name#538a9c
HCL[229.19,20.13,54.46]
oklab[0.6,-0.05,-0.04]
Num5474972
HSI[193.69,0.34,0.49]
lab[54.46,-13.16,-15.24]
Lighten
#91b8c4
Darken
#304f59
Saturate
#3b96b4
Desaturate
#6b7e84
Greyscale
#777777
Brighten
#86bdcf

Color harmonies of #538a9c

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.
#538a9c
#9c538a
#8a9c53

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.
#538a9c
#89539c
#9c6553
#659c53

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.
#538a9c
#6ab0c6
#80d5f1
#0f191c
#263f47
#3c6471

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.
#538a9c
#539c91
#53999c
#538a9c
#537b9c
#536d9c

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#538a9c
#74539c
#9c9153

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
#dae6ea
#cedee3
#c2d5dc
#b5cdd5
#a9c5ce
#9dbcc6
#90b4bf
#84abb8
#78a3b1
#6c9baa
#5f92a3
#538a9c

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
#18272d
#1e3138
#243b43
#2a454e
#2f4f59
#355964
#3b636f
#416c7b
#477686
#4d8091
#538a9c

Contrast Checker

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5.483 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 #538a9c

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Use #538a9c in CSS

#538a9c as Background Color in CSS
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#538a9c as Text Color in CSS
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#538a9c as Border Color in CSS
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