Color swatch image showing #536886 with RGB(83,104,134) values

#536886 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #536886 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#536886 Color Information

#536886 RGB value is (83, 104, 134). The hex color red value is 83, green is 104, and blue is 134. Its HSL format shows a hue of 215°, saturation of 24 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 38 percent, 22 percent, 0 percent, 47 percent.

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#536886 Color Meaning

Color #536886 signifies horizon melancholy, attainable depth, and serene separation. #536886 muted, greyish-blue is the color of faraway mountains, the sea on a cloudy day, and the sky just before a storm clears. Psychologically, color #536886 evokes longing, calm reflection, and a sense of beauty that is observed but not immediately touched. #536886 culturally references landscape painting, nautical themes, and the color of faded denim. Spiritually, #536886 color represents aspiration viewed from afar, the peace of emotional distance, and a depth that invites contemplation rather than immersion, embodying a serene and slightly melancholic allure.

Color Conversion

Convert #536886 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
#536886
RGB
rgb(83, 104, 134)
HSL
hsl(215°, 24%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(38%, 22%, 0%, 47%)
HSV
hsv(215°, 38%, 53%)
XYZ
12.8207 13.4609 24.4767
Yxy
13.4609 0.2526 0.2652
Hunter Lab
36.6891 0.0090 -1.0620
CIE-Lab
43.4496 0.1770 -19.1084

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red83 / 255 (33%)
33%
Green104 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue134 / 255 (53%)
53%

CMYK Values

Cyan38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)47 / 100 (47%)
47%

Color Variations

#536886 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

#536886 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 #536886 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+)

5.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #536886 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

#536886

protanopia

#5c5c7f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #536886;

Text Color

color: #536886;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #536886;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #53688640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #536886;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #536886 0%, #323f51 100%);

#536886 Color FAQs

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