#536D8C

Color Details

HEX
#536D8C
RGB
rgb(83, 109, 140)
HSL
hsl(213, 26%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(41%, 22%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.34:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #536d8c
Contrast 3.93:1 Fail
White on #536d8c
Contrast 5.34:1 AA
#536d8c on Black
Contrast 3.93:1 Fail
#536d8c on White
Contrast 5.34:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#758aa3
#98a7ba
#bac5d1
#425770
#324154
#212c38

Complement & Analogous

#8d7353
#56538d
#538a8d

Triadic

#8d536d
#6d8d53

Monochrome

#212c38 #324154 #536d8c #98a7ba #bac5d1 #dde2e8

Analogous

#538a8d #87adaf #536d8c #7875a4 #56538d #454271

Complementary Mix

#324154 #536d8c #98a7ba #8d7353 #b5a48f #5c4b36

Nearby Colors

#536d8b
#536d8d
#536d7c
#536d9c

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About #536D8C

#536D8C converts to RGB(83, 109, 140) and HSL(213, 26%, 44%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#536D8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #536D8C?
RGB: 83, 109, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(83, 109, 140)
Is #536D8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #536D8C?
Complement: #8d7353.
Does #536D8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.34:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.93:1 (AA (large text)).