#539286 color
The hex color #539286 is a desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 32.5% red, 57.3% green and 52.5% blue (83, 146, 134).
Its hue angle is 169°, with 28% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 43% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 43% black.
The closest named color is Martian Cerulean (#57958B), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.82:1).
#539286 color codes
| HEX | #539286 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(83, 146, 134) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(32.5%, 57.3%, 52.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(169, 28%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(169, 43%, 57%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 0%, 8%, 43%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(56.2, -23.31, 0.02) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(56.2, 23.31, 179.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(18.148, 24.117, 26.248) | |
| Decimal | 5476998 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #539286, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #539286 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.82:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #539286 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.82:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #539286 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8d8b86Protanopia
no red cones#828387Deuteranopia
no green cones#3b948eTritanopia
no blue cones#878787Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #539286; }
.text { color: #539286; }
.border { border: 2px solid #539286; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(83 146 134 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #539286, #537f92); }
Similar colors
#57958bMartian Cerulean#449084Highlands#4b9b93Lagoon#3c9992Sea#67a195Emerald Oasis#00988eGreen Dynasty#259797Java#2b8478Emerald Whispers
Closest common color name: Cadet Blue.
Questions
- What color is #539286?
- #539286 is a desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Martian Cerulean. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #539286?
- The RGB value is 83, 146, 134: 83 red, 146 green and 134 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #539286?
- The complementary color is #92535F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #539286?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.82:1 and white text 3.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.