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#538c8c

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HEX#538c8c
HEX8#538c8cff
RGBrgb(83, 140, 140)
CMYK[0.41,0,0,0.45]
Name#538c8c
HCL[197.52,19.55,54.54]
oklab[0.6,-0.06,-0.02]
Num5475468
HSI[180,0.31,0.47]
lab[54.54,-18.65,-5.89]
Lighten
#8bbaba
Darken
#2d4c4c
Saturate
#3da2a2
Desaturate
#697676
Greyscale
#6f6f6f
Brighten
#86bfbf

Color harmonies of #538c8c

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.
#538c8c
#8c538c
#8c8c53

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.
#538c8c
#6f538c
#8c5353
#6f8c53

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.
#538c8c
#6cb6b6
#85e1e1
#070c0c
#213737
#3a6161

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.
#538c8c
#538c75
#538c81
#538c8c
#53818c
#53758c

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#538c8c
#5e538c
#8c7553

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
#f3f7f7
#e6efef
#dae6e6
#cedede
#c2d6d6
#b5cece
#a9c6c6
#9dbdbd
#90b5b5
#84adad
#78a5a5
#6c9c9c
#5f9494
#538c8c

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060a0a
#0c1414
#121e1e
#182828
#1e3232
#243c3c
#2a4646
#2f5050
#355a5a
#3b6464
#416e6e
#477878
#4d8282
#538c8c

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #538c8c colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

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5.498 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 #538c8c

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Use #538c8c in CSS

#538c8c as Background Color in CSS
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#538c8c as Text Color in CSS
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#538c8c as Border Color in CSS
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