#538B8C Hex Color Code

#538B8C

The Hexadecimal Color #538B8C is a contrast shade of Cadet Blue. #538B8C RGB value is rgb(83, 139, 140). RGB Color Model of #538B8C consists of 32% red, 54% green and 54% blue. HSL color Mode of #538B8C has 181°(degrees) Hue, 26% Saturation and 44% Lightness. #538B8C color has an wavelength of 506.03704nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #538B8C is #669999. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #538B8C is #588. The Closest Color to #538B8C is #5F9EA0. Official Name of #538B8C Hex Code is Smalt Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #538B8C is 41 Cyan 1 Magenta 0 Yellow 45 Black and #538B8C CMY is 41, 1, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #538B8C is hsl(181,26,44, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(181, 41, 55). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #538B8C is 17.53, 22.2, 28.17.
Hex8 Value of #538B8C is #538B8CFF. Decimal Value of #538B8C is 5475212 and Octal Value of #538B8C is 24705614. Binary Value of #538B8C is 1010011, 10001011, 10001100 and Android of #538B8C is 4283665292 / 0xff538b8c. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #538B8C is 0.258, 0.327, 0.327 and YIQ Color Space of #538B8C is 122.37, -33.6917, -11.5328. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #538B8C is 17.81, 25.52, 28.06. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #538B8C is 54.24, -18.14, -6.34. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #538B8C is 54.24, -25.85, -6.4. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #538B8C is 54.24, 19.22, 199.26. Hunter Lab variable of #538B8C is 47.12, -16.04, -2.47.

#538B8C - Smalt Blue Color Image
#538B8C - Smalt Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #538B8C

RGB Percentages of #538B8C

32%
54%
54%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #538B8C

32.55%
43.63%
54.9%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #538B8C

41%
1%
0%
45%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #538B8C

To get 25% Saturated #538B8C Color, you need to convert the hex color #538B8C to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #538B8C hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #538B8C

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #538B8C

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #538B8C

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #538B8C to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #538B8C to it's the darkest color.

#538B8C Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(83, 139, 140)
RGB Percent 32%, 54%, 54%
RYB 83.0, 111.25, 140.0
CMYK 41, 1, 0, 45
CMY 41, 1, 0
HSL hsl(181, 26%, 44%)
HSLA hsl(181, 26%, 44%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(181, 41, 55)
XYZ 17.53, 22.2, 28.17
Hex8 Value #538B8CFF
Decimal Value 5475212
Octal Value 24705614
Binary Value 1010011,10001011,10001100
Android 4283665292 / 0xff538b8c
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(181, 26%, 44%)
xyY 0.258, 0.327, 22.196
YIQ 122.37, -33.6917, -11.5328
LMS 17.81, 25.52, 28.06
CieLAB 54.24, -18.14, -6.34
CieLUV : LCHuv 54.24, -25.85, -6.4
CieLCH : LCHab 54.24, 19.22, 199.26
Hunter Lab 47.12, -16.04, -2.47
YUV 122.37, 8.67, -34.54
YDbDr 122.37, 26.53, 74.87
YCbCr 121.09, 136.74, 103.33
YCoCg 125.25, 111.5, 13.75
YPbPr 122.37, 9.95, -28.08
Munsell Color System 11235.89 154.14/198.92

#538B8C HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#538B8C as Background:

The greatest gift is a passion for reading. It is cheap, it consoles, it distracts, it excites, it gives you knowledge of the world and experience of a wide kind. It is a moral illumination.

Elizabeth Hardwick
<p style="background: #538B8C">…</p>

#538B8C as Text Color:

Science does not mean an idle resting upon a body of certain knowledge; it means unresting endeavor and continually progressing development toward an end which the poetic intuition may apprehend, but which the intellect can never fully grasp.

Max Planck
<p style="color: #538B8C">…</p>

#538B8C as Text Shadow:

It is not enough to have knowledge; one must apply it. It is not enough to have wishes; one must also accomplish it.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #538B8C">…</p>

#538B8C as Linear Gradient:

It has long been recognized that an essential element in protecting human rights was a widespread knowledge among the population of what their rights are and how they can be defended.

Boutros Boutros-Ghali
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #538B8C)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #538B8C?

RGB Value for #538B8C is rgb(83, 139, 140).

What is the RGB percentage of #538B8C?

RGB percentage for #538B8C is 32% Red 54% Green 54% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #538B8C?

CMYK Color Model of #538B8C is 41 Cyan 1 Magenta 0 Yellow 45 Black.

What is the HSL value of #538B8C?

HSL Value of #538B8C is 181°(degrees) Hue 26 Saturation 44 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #538B8C?

HSV Value of #538B8C is 181 Hue 41 Saturation 55 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #538B8C?

XYZ Color Model of #538B8C is 17.53, 22.2, 28.17.