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#538d8e

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HEX#538d8e
HEX8#538d8eff
RGBrgb(83, 141, 142)
CMYK[0.42,0.01,0,0.44]
Name#538d8e
HCL[199.2,19.75,54.91]
oklab[0.6,-0.06,-0.02]
Num5475726
HSI[180.85,0.32,0.48]
lab[54.91,-18.65,-6.5]
Lighten
#8bbbbb
Darken
#2d4d4e
Saturate
#3ca3a4
Desaturate
#697777
Greyscale
#707070
Brighten
#86c0c1

Color harmonies of #538d8e

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.
#538d8e
#8e538d
#8d8e53

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.
#538d8e
#71538e
#8e5453
#6f8e53

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.
#538d8e
#6cb7b8
#85e1e3
#080e0e
#213939
#3a6363

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.
#538d8e
#538e77
#538e83
#538d8e
#53818e
#53758e

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#538d8e
#60538e
#8e7753

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
#dae7e7
#cededf
#c2d6d7
#b5cecf
#a9c6c7
#9dbebe
#90b6b6
#84aeae
#78a5a6
#6c9d9e
#5f9596
#538d8e

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
#182829
#1e3233
#243c3d
#2a4747
#2f5151
#355b5b
#3b6565
#416f70
#47797a
#4d8384
#538d8e

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #538d8e colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

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Color Palettes #538d8e

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Use #538d8e in CSS

#538d8e as Background Color in CSS
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#538d8e as Text Color in CSS
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#538d8e as Border Color in CSS
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