Cyan

The color #538E8C is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 83, 142, 140 and HSL values of 178°, 26%, 44%.

Color Values for #538E8C

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HEX:
#538E8C
RGB:
rgb(83,142,140) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(178,26%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(42%, 0%, 1%, 44%) Copied!

Color Composition of #538E8C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #538E8C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 32.5%
Green: 55.7%
Blue: 54.9%

Contrast Analysis for #538E8C

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 #538E8C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #538E8C

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

Complementary Colors for #538E8C

The complementary color for #538E8C is #8D5355. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #538E8C

The analogous colors for #538E8C are #538D6E and #53728D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #538E8C

The triadic colors for #538E8C are #8B538D and #8D8B53. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #538E8C

These are the darker variations of #538E8C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #427270 and #325554. This progression shows how #538E8C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #538E8C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #75A5A3 and #98BBBA. This progression shows how #538E8C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #538E8C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #538E8C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #538E8C

Companies and brands that incorporate #538E8C in their visual identity.

#538E8C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #538E8C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #538E8C is a cyan with RGB values of 83, 142, 140 and HSL values of 178°, 26%, 44%.

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