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#536854 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #536854 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#536854 Color Information

#536854 RGB value is (83, 104, 84). The hex color red value is 83, green is 104, and blue is 84. Its HSL format shows a hue of 123°, saturation of 11 percent, and lightness of37 percent. The CMYK process values are 20 percent, 0 percent, 19 percent, 59percent.

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#536854 Color Meaning

Color #536854 conveys dignified restraint, understated authority, and structural depth. #536854 near-black green-gray avoids the starkness of pure black while retaining gravitas, making #536854 ideal for contexts requiring seriousness without severity. Color #536854 absorbs light softly, creating visual weight that anchors compositions without overwhelming them. Research in environmental psychology shows that deep, desaturated tones like color #536854 enhance perceived sophistication in luxury branding and editorial design. Historically, color #536854 references the dense tropical hardwood once prized for musical instruments and fine furniture, symbolizing craftsmanship and endurance. Unlike cooler charcoals, its subtle olive undertone adds organic nuance, suggesting a connection to forest shadows and aged patina. Spiritually, color #536854 represents introspection, hidden knowledge, and the quiet confidence that comes from experience. #536854 serves as a visual pause—a color that listens before #536854 speaks.

Color Conversion

Convert #536854 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#536854
RGB
rgb(83, 104, 84)
HSL
hsl(123°, 11%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(20%, 0%, 19%, 59%)
HSV
hsv(123°, 20%, 41%)
XYZ
10.1178 12.3797 10.2438
Yxy
12.3797 0.3090 0.3781
Hunter Lab
35.1848 -0.5393 0.3356
CIE-Lab
41.8134 -12.2294 8.7156

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red83 / 255 (33%)
33%
Green104 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue84 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Key (Black)59 / 100 (59%)
59%

Color Variations

#536854 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#536854 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #536854 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #536854 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#536854

protanopia

#5c5c59

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #536854;

Text Color

color: #536854;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #536854;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #53685440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #536854;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #536854 0%, #334034 100%);

#536854 Color FAQs

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