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#538bb3

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HEX#538bb3
HEX8#538bb3ff
RGBrgb(83, 139, 179)
CMYK[0.54,0.22,0,0.3]
Name#538bb3
HCL[255.58,27.51,55.64]
oklab[0.61,-0.04,-0.07]
Num5475251
HSI[204.5,0.38,0.52]
lab[55.64,-6.85,-26.64]
Lighten
#9abbd2
Darken
#31556f
Saturate
#3a8fcc
Desaturate
#6c879a
Greyscale
#838383
Brighten
#86bee6

Color harmonies of #538bb3

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.
#538bb3
#b3538b
#8bb353

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.
#538bb3
#ab53b3
#b37b53
#5bb353

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.
#538bb3
#67acdd
#040709
#182833
#2c495e
#3f6a88

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.
#538bb3
#53b1b3
#539eb3
#538bb3
#5378b3
#5365b3

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#538bb3
#8e53b3
#b1b353

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.
#ffffff
#f3f7fa
#e6eef4
#dae6ef
#cedee9
#c2d6e4
#b5cdde
#a9c5d9
#9dbdd4
#90b4ce
#84acc9
#78a4c3
#6c9cbe
#5f93b8
#538bb3

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060a0d
#0c141a
#121e26
#182833
#1e3240
#243c4d
#2a465a
#2f4f66
#355973
#3b6380
#416d8d
#477799
#4d81a6
#538bb3

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #538bb3 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

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5.712 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 #538bb3

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Use #538bb3 in CSS

#538bb3 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#538bb3">Background Color</div>
#538bb3 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#538bb3">Text Color</div>
#538bb3 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#538bb3">Border Color</div>
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