#538A7D Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #538a7d is a dusty teal with gray undertones and low saturation. Its balanced lightness gives healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces a calm, trustworthy feel without looking overly bright. Use it as a supporting color beside warm ivory or dark charcoal. Black text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #538a7d.
Questions about #538a7d
What is #538a7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #538a7d is rgb(83, 138, 125), in HSL hsl(166, 25%, 43%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 9%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #538a7d?
#538a7d pairs well with warm ivory, charcoal, and restrained terracotta accents; the muted teal gains definition beside warm neutrals while keeping a calm, balanced look in interfaces, layouts, and brand palettes.
Does #538a7d look warm or cool?
#538a7d reads as a cool color because its blue-green hue is softened with gray, though its moderate lightness keeps it from feeling icy without losing a grounded, approachable quality. That balance suits calm healthcare, wellness, and technology interfaces.
Is #538a7d readable on white or black?
#538a7d has a 3.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.29:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.