#538CA8 Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty blue provides a reserved, professional base for tech and security branding. Because of its desaturated, cool character, #538ca8 avoids the harshness of pure primary blues. It pairs effectively with charcoal grays or soft creams to maintain high contrast. Since this hex code meets WCAG AA standards, it remains readable when used as a background for black text.
Questions about #538ca8
What is #538ca8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #538ca8 is rgb(83, 140, 168), in HSL hsl(200, 34%, 49%) and in CMYK 51%, 17%, 0%, 34%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #538ca8?
Pair #538ca8 with charcoal grays for a corporate look or soft, warm creams to create a high-contrast, modern aesthetic. Because of its dusty, muted character, it anchors bright accent colors effectively without overwhelming the design.
Is #538ca8 readable on white or black?
#538ca8 has a 3.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.68:1 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.