#536B74
Muted Blue
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About #536B74 Muted Blue
#536B74 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 83 red, 107 green, and 116 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 196°, saturation of 17%, and lightness of 39%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #536B74 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
196°
Hue
17%
Saturation
39%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #536B74 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #536B74 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#536B74 on White
Contrast Ratio5.64:1
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Aa#536B74 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.72:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #536B74 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #536B74 |
| RGB | rgb(83, 107, 116) |
| HSL | hsl(196, 17%, 39%) |
| RGB Decimal | 83, 107, 116 |
| RGB Percent | 32.5%, 42.0%, 45.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 28%, 8%, 0%, 55% |
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