Cyan

The color #538F9D is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 83, 143, 157 and HSL values of 191°, 31%, 47%.

Color Values for #538F9D

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HEX:
#538F9D
RGB:
rgb(83,143,157) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(191,31%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(47%, 9%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #538F9D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #538F9D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 32.5%
Green: 56.1%
Blue: 61.6%

Contrast Analysis for #538F9D

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 #538F9D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #538F9D

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

Complementary Colors for #538F9D

The complementary color for #538F9D is #9D6053. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #538F9D

The analogous colors for #538F9D are #539D85 and #536A9D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #538F9D

The triadic colors for #538F9D are #9D538F and #8F9D53. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #538F9D

These are the darker variations of #538F9D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #42727E and #32565E. This progression shows how #538F9D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #538F9D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #75A5B1 and #98BCC4. This progression shows how #538F9D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #538F9D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #538F9D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#538F9D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #538F9D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #538F9D is a cyan with RGB values of 83, 143, 157 and HSL values of 191°, 31%, 47%.

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