#538B97
Muted Blue
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About #538B97 Muted Blue
#538B97 is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 83 red, 139 green, and 151 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 191°, saturation of 29%, and lightness of 46%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #538B97 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
191°
Hue
29%
Saturation
46%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #538B97 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #538B97 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#538B97 on White
Contrast Ratio3.81:1
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Aa#538B97 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.51:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #538B97 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #538B97 |
| RGB | rgb(83, 139, 151) |
| HSL | hsl(191, 29%, 46%) |
| RGB Decimal | 83, 139, 151 |
| RGB Percent | 32.5%, 54.5%, 59.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 45%, 8%, 0%, 41% |
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