Color swatch image showing #53688F with RGB(83,104,143) values

#53688F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #53688F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#53688F Color Information

#53688F RGB value is (83, 104, 143). The hex color red value is 83, green is 104, and blue is 143. Its HSL format shows a hue of 219°, saturation of 27 percent, and lightness of 44 percent. The CMYK process values are 42 percent, 27 percent, 0 percent, 44 percent.

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#53688F Color Meaning

Color #53688F symbolizes trust, calm authority, and thoughtful reflection. #53688F muted, medium-dark shade of blue suggests intellectual steadiness, reliability, and serene confidence. Psychologically, color #53688F fosters concentration, patience, and analytical thinking, making #53688F a practical choice for learning environments. Culturally, color #53688F aligns with academia, professionalism, and structured environments in Western symbolism, while Eastern traditions associate #53688F with introspection, clarity, and stability. Feng Shui positions #53688F as a color for knowledge and self-cultivation areas, supporting clarity of thought and growth. Spiritually, color #53688F connects with the throat chakra, facilitating expression and effective communication. In design, color #53688F pairs with golds, whites, or soft greys to create balanced and authoritative visuals. Artists use #53688F to create depth, calm contrast, and sophistication, especially in illustrations or branding requiring quiet strength. Its moderate vividness ensures impact without overwhelming.

Color Conversion

Convert #53688F 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
#53688F
RGB
rgb(83, 104, 143)
HSL
hsl(219°, 27%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(42%, 27%, 0%, 44%)
HSV
hsv(219°, 42%, 56%)
XYZ
13.4755 13.7228 27.9251
Yxy
13.7228 0.2445 0.2489
Hunter Lab
37.0443 0.1489 -1.4176
CIE-Lab
43.8327 2.8191 -23.9097

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red83 / 255 (33%)
33%
Green104 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue143 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan42 / 100 (42%)
42%
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)
44%

Color Variations

#53688F 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

#53688F 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 #53688F 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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#53688F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #53688F 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

#53688F

protanopia

#5c5c86

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #53688F;

Text Color

color: #53688F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #53688F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #53688F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #53688F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #53688F 0%, #313e55 100%);

#53688F Color FAQs

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