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#536894 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #536894 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#536894 Color Information

#536894 RGB value is (83, 104, 148). The hex color red value is 83, green is 104, and blue is 148. Its HSL format shows a hue of 221°, saturation of 28 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 44 percent, 30 percent, 0 percent, 42 percent.

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#536894 Color Meaning

Color #536894 symbolizes trust, calm authority, and thoughtful reflection. #536894 muted, medium-dark shade of blue suggests intellectual steadiness, reliability, and serene confidence. Psychologically, color #536894 fosters concentration, patience, and analytical thinking, making #536894 a practical choice for learning environments. Culturally, color #536894 aligns with academia, professionalism, and structured environments in Western symbolism, while Eastern traditions associate #536894 with introspection, clarity, and stability. Feng Shui positions #536894 as a color for knowledge and self-cultivation areas, supporting clarity of thought and growth. Spiritually, color #536894 connects with the throat chakra, facilitating expression and effective communication. In design, color #536894 pairs with golds, whites, or soft greys to create balanced and authoritative visuals. Artists use #536894 to create depth, calm contrast, and sophistication, especially in illustrations or branding requiring quiet strength. Its moderate vividness ensures impact without overwhelming.

Convert #536894 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
#536894
RGB
rgb(83, 104, 148)
HSL
hsl(221°, 28%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(44%, 30%, 0%, 42%)
HSV
hsv(221°, 44%, 58%)
XYZ
13.8629 13.8777 29.9650
Yxy
13.8777 0.2402 0.2405
Hunter Lab
37.2528 0.2329 -1.6311
CIE-Lab
44.0571 4.3267 -26.5445

RGB Values

Red83 / 255 (33%)
33%
Green104 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue148 / 255 (58%)
58%

CMYK Values

Cyan44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Magenta30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)42 / 100 (42%)
42%

#536894 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.

#536894 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

(WCAG 2.1) Test #536894 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+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

See how #536894 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

#536894

protanopia

#5c5c89

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

Background Color

background-color: #536894;

Text Color

color: #536894;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #536894;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #53689440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #536894;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #536894 0%, #313d58 100%);

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