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#538e9d

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HEX#538e9d
HEX8#538e9dff
RGBrgb(83, 142, 157)
CMYK[0.47,0.1,0,0.38]
Name#538e9d
HCL[222.79,20.52,55.7]
oklab[0.61,-0.05,-0.04]
Num5475997
HSI[191.05,0.35,0.5]
lab[55.7,-15.06,-13.94]
Lighten
#91bac5
Darken
#30525a
Saturate
#3b9cb5
Desaturate
#6b8085
Greyscale
#787878
Brighten
#86c1d0

Color harmonies of #538e9d

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.
#538e9d
#9d538e
#8e9d53

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.
#538e9d
#87539d
#9d6253
#699d53

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.
#538e9d
#69b4c7
#80dbf2
#101b1d
#264148
#3d6872

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.
#538e9d
#539d8e
#539d9d
#538e9d
#537f9d
#53709d

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#538e9d
#71539d
#9d8e53

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
#e6eff1
#dae7ea
#cedfe3
#c2d7dc
#b5cfd5
#a9c7ce
#9dbec7
#90b6c0
#84aeb9
#78a6b2
#6c9eab
#5f96a4
#538e9d

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060a0b
#0c1416
#121e22
#18292d
#1e3338
#243d43
#2a474f
#2f515a
#355b65
#3b6570
#41707b
#477a87
#4d8492
#538e9d

Contrast Checker

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5.724 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 #538e9d

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Use #538e9d in CSS

#538e9d as Background Color in CSS
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#538e9d as Text Color in CSS
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#538e9d as Border Color in CSS
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