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What color is 538997?

The RGB color code for color number #538997 is RGB(83, 137, 151). In the RGB color model, #538997 has a red value of 83, a green value of 137, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 45.0% cyan, 9.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 40.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 192.4° (degrees), 29.1 % saturation, and 45.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #538997 has a hue of 192.4° (degrees), 45.0 % saturation and 59.2 % brightness/value.



Color 538997 is cool or warm?

Color 538997 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #538997? (For interior and product design)

538997 has an LRV of nearly 22. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

#538997

Light Color


Compare LRV 22 of #538997 with dark and light Color




Is #538997 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 538997 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 #538997 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(83, 137, 151)
Red
83 (32.5%)
Green
137 (53.7%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
45.03%
Magenta
9.27%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
40.78%

HSL

HSL(192.35deg, 29.1 %, 45.9 %)

Hue
192.35°
Saturation
29.06 %.
Lightness
45.88 %.

RYB

RYB(55, 91, 120)
Red
55 (21.6%)
Yellow
91 (35.8%)
Blue
120 (47.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
192.35°
Saturation
45.03 %.
Brightness / Value
59.22 %.

HWB

H: 192.35°

W: 32.55 %

B: 40.78 %

XYZ

X : 18.1

Y : 21.96

Z : 32.56

YXY

Y1 : 21.96

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 67.45%

M : 46.27%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 22 %

Munsell Color System

0.2B 5.2/4.3

CIE-Lab

L : 53.99

A : -14.02

B : -13.08

CIE-Lch

L : 53.99

C : 19.17

H : 223

CIE-Luv

L : 53.99

U : -24.74

V : -17.1

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.87

A : -13.08

B : -8.39






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #538997


Here are the colors similar to 538997. 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.



#5F8A8B
Steel Teal
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#0093AF
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 6.75 (93.2% similar)
#5D8AA8
Air Force Blue (RAF)
ΔE - 7.73 (92.3% similar)
#367588
Teal Blue
ΔE - 8.22 (91.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 538997.


#4E8C9A
PANTONE 8242 C
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#508590
PANTONE 2212 C
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#4F868E
PANTONE 5483 C
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#2D8C9E
PANTONE 2221 C
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 538997.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 538997.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 538997.


#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #538997


Here are the paint colors similar to 538997. 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.


Behr

Hex color 538997 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #538997 to Behr


#508A9A
Blue Square (S460-5)
ΔE - 0.84 (99.2% similar)
#5B9099
Cabana Blue (HDC-AC-23A)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#648D95
Oarsman Blue (S450-5)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#328696
Precious Stone (M470-6)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 538997 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #538997 to Dunn-Edwards


#618B97
Bell Blue (DET 554)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#508FA2
Aegean Sea (DE 5788)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#5187A0
Raging Tide (DE 5809)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#5796A1
Star City (DE 5767)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 538997 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #538997 to Valspar


#408798
Rickrack (V068-5)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#618F99
Flood Tide (5001-6A)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#5993A3
My Skiff (V104-4)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#5D8699
Brookside (4008-6A)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 538997 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #538997 to Sherwin Williams


#5B92A2
Manitou Blue (SW 6501)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#5389A1
Secure Blue (SW 6508)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#68909D
Secret Cove (SW 9058)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 538997 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #538997 to Benjamin Moore


#56858C
Baltic Sea (CSP-680)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#50939D
Rendezvous Bay (726)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#4E7F92
Fiji (AF-525)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#618697
Buckland Blue (HC-151)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 538997 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #538997 to PPG Paints


#5E97A9
Aqua Blue (PPG1151-5)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#1E8EA1
Safe Harbor (PPG1235-6)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#708E95
Baritone (PPG1149-5)
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#638496
Granite Falls (PPG1152-5)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#538997 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



538997
Steel Teal*

976153
Dark Chestnut*


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 #538997?

Color that best contrast with #538997 is #976153, color name is Dark Chestnut*
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 #538997?

Complementary or Opposite color for #538997 is #976153, color name is Dark Chestnut*.





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