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HEX 536161 - #536161, RGB(83,97,97) Color


Color Name: Cadet*
Hex Color Code: #536161
RGB Color Code: RGB(83, 97, 97)
CMYK Values*: 14.4%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 62.0%



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What color is 536161?

The RGB color code for color number #536161 is RGB(83, 97, 97). In the RGB color model, #536161 has a red value of 83, a green value of 97, and a blue value of 97. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 14.4% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 62.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 180° (degrees), 7.8 % saturation, and 35.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #536161 has a hue of 180° (degrees), 14.4 % saturation and 38.0 % brightness/value.



Color 536161 is cool or warm?

Color 536161 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #536161? (For interior and product design)

536161 has an LRV of nearly 11. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#536161

Light Color


Compare LRV 11 of #536161 with dark and light Color




Is #536161 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 536161 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #536161 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(83, 97, 97)
Red
83 (32.5%)
Green
97 (38.0%)
Blue
97 (38.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
14.43%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
61.96%

HSL

HSL(180deg, 7.8 %, 35.3 %)

Hue
180°
Saturation
7.78 %.
Lightness
35.29 %.

RYB

RYB(104, 127, 141)
Red
104 (40.8%)
Yellow
127 (50.0%)
Blue
141 (55.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
180°
Saturation
14.43 %.
Brightness / Value
38.04 %.

HWB

H: 180°

W: 32.55 %

B: 61.96 %

XYZ

X : 10

Y : 11.25

Z : 12.95

YXY

Y1 : 11.25

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 67.45%

M : 61.96%

Y : 61.96%


LRV

~ 11.3 %

Munsell Color System

1.7BG 3.8/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 40

A : -5.34

B : -1.81

CIE-Lch

L : 40

C : 5.64

H : 198.74

CIE-Luv

L : 40

U : -7.31

V : -1.58

Hunter-Lab

L : 33.54

A : -5.49

B : 0.58






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #536161

Here are the colors similar to 536161. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#536872
Cadet
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#4D5D53
Feldgrau
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#5E716A
Gray Green
ΔE - 7.03 (93.0% similar)
#555D50
Ebony
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 536161.

#576361
PANTONE 4194 C
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#435D5B
PANTONE 4188 C
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#5B6166
PANTONE 10391 C
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#5B6770
PANTONE 431 C
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 536161.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 536161.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 536161.

#575D5E
RAL 7012 - Basalt Gray
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#5B686D
RAL 7031 - Blue Gray
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#52595D
RAL 7011 - Iron Gray
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#585C56
RAL 7010 - Tarpaulin Gray
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 536161.

#555F68
BS 00-A-09 - Flint Grey
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)
#4B5966
BS 20-D-45 - Maritime
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)


Paint color for Hex #536161

Here are the paint colors similar to 536161. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 536161 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #536161 to Farrow & Ball

#58686A
Inchyra Blue (289)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#606565
Down Pipe (26)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#505456
Hopper Head (305)
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)
#4A5B6B
Stiffkey Blue (281)
ΔE - 8.62 (91.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color 536161 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #536161 to Behr

#59676B
Whale Gray (N470-6)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#51645F
Blue Fir (S430-7)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#475A56
Hostaleaf (MQ6-09)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#616E6C
Mountain Pine (PPU12-19)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 536161 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #536161 to Valspar

#59686C
Relaxed Navy (5001-2B)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#495954
Prehistoric (V100-6)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#586C74
Flannel Gray (8004-38F)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#4F5B51
Sherwood Forest (8003-34G)
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 536161 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #536161 to Benjamin Moore

#55656B
Nocturnal Gray (2135-30)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#5E6C6C
Knoxville Gray (HC-160)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#465956
Mediterranean Teal (2123-10)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
#5A656C
Powell Gray (CW-665)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 536161 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #536161 to PPG Paints

#535E63
Mysterious (PPG1037-6)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#576B6B
Juniper Berry (PPG1145-6)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#54645C
Obligation (PPG1135-7)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#455C59
Antique Slate (PPG13-29)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 536161 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #536161 to Dunn-Edwards

#50676B
Iron Creek (DE 5775)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#5E6D6E
Brooding Storm (DET 604)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#4C5752
Black Spruce (DE 6308)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)
#5C6B65
Artistic Stone (DE 6307)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 536161 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #536161 to Sherwin Williams

#596368
Grays Harbor (SW 6236)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#47626A
Tempe Star (SW 6229)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#546670
Needlepoint Navy (SW 0032)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#536161 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



536161
Cadet*

615353
Wenge*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #536161?

Color that best contrast with #536161 is #615353, color name is Wenge*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #536161?

Complementary or Opposite color for #536161 is #615353, color name is Wenge*.





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