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#536898 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #536898 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#536898 Color Information

#536898 RGB value is (83, 104, 152). The hex color red value is 83, green is 104, and blue is 152. Its HSL format shows a hue of 222°, saturation of 29 percent, and lightness of 46 percent. The CMYK process values are 45 percent, 32 percent, 0 percent, 40 percent.

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#536898 Color Meaning

Color #536898 symbolizes trust, calm authority, and thoughtful reflection. #536898 muted, medium-dark shade of blue suggests intellectual steadiness, reliability, and serene confidence. Psychologically, color #536898 fosters concentration, patience, and analytical thinking, making #536898 a practical choice for learning environments. Culturally, color #536898 aligns with academia, professionalism, and structured environments in Western symbolism, while Eastern traditions associate #536898 with introspection, clarity, and stability. Feng Shui positions #536898 as a color for knowledge and self-cultivation areas, supporting clarity of thought and growth. Spiritually, color #536898 connects with the throat chakra, facilitating expression and effective communication. In design, color #536898 pairs with golds, whites, or soft greys to create balanced and authoritative visuals. Artists use #536898 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 #536898 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
#536898
RGB
rgb(83, 104, 152)
HSL
hsl(222°, 29%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(45%, 32%, 0%, 40%)
HSV
hsv(222°, 45%, 60%)
XYZ
14.1851 14.0066 31.6617
Yxy
14.0066 0.2370 0.2340
Hunter Lab
37.4254 0.3035 -1.8103
CIE-Lab
44.2424 5.5513 -28.6354

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red83 / 255 (33%)
33%
Green104 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue152 / 255 (60%)
60%

CMYK Values

Cyan45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Magenta32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)
40%

Color Variations

#536898 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

#536898 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 #536898 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+)

5.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #536898 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

#536898

protanopia

#5c5c8c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #536898;

Text Color

color: #536898;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #536898;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #53689840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #536898;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #536898 0%, #323e5a 100%);

#536898 Color FAQs

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