Cyan

The color #538C8D is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 83, 140, 141 and HSL values of 181°, 26%, 44%.

Color Values for #538C8D

Below are the different color format representations for #538C8D. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#538C8D
RGB:
rgb(83,140,141) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(181,26%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(41%, 1%, 0%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #538C8D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #538C8D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 32.5%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 55.3%

Contrast Analysis for #538C8D

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #538C8D

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #538C8D

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #538C8D

The complementary color for #538C8D is #8D5453. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #538C8D

The analogous colors for #538C8D are #538D71 and #536F8D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #538C8D

The triadic colors for #538C8D are #8D538C and #8C8D53. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #538C8D

These are the darker variations of #538C8D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #427071 and #325455. This progression shows how #538C8D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #538C8D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #75A3A4 and #98BABB. This progression shows how #538C8D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #538C8D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #538C8D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #538C8D

Companies and brands that incorporate #538C8D in their visual identity.

#538C8D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #538C8D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #538C8D is a cyan with RGB values of 83, 140, 141 and HSL values of 181°, 26%, 44%.

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