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#538c8d

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HEX#538c8d
HEX8#538c8dff
RGBrgb(83, 140, 141)
CMYK[0.41,0.01,0,0.45]
Name#538c8d
HCL[199.24,19.47,54.57]
oklab[0.6,-0.06,-0.02]
Num5475469
HSI[180.86,0.32,0.48]
lab[54.57,-18.38,-6.42]
Lighten
#8bbabb
Darken
#2d4c4d
Saturate
#3da2a3
Desaturate
#697677
Greyscale
#707070
Brighten
#86bfc0

Color harmonies of #538c8d

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.
#538c8d
#8d538c
#8c8d53

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.
#538c8d
#71538d
#8d5453
#6f8d53

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.
#538c8d
#6cb6b7
#85e0e2
#080d0d
#213838
#3a6262

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.
#538c8d
#538d77
#538d82
#538c8d
#53808d
#53758d

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#538c8d
#60538d
#8d7753

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
#dae6e7
#cedede
#c2d6d6
#b5cece
#a9c6c6
#9dbdbe
#90b5b6
#84adae
#78a5a5
#6c9c9d
#5f9495
#538c8d

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
#2a4647
#2f5051
#355a5b
#3b6465
#416e6f
#477879
#4d8283
#538c8d

Contrast Checker

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3.816 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!
5.504 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 #538c8d

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Use #538c8d in CSS

#538c8d as Background Color in CSS
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#538c8d as Text Color in CSS
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#538c8d as Border Color in CSS
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