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#53C6DB

#53C6DB
Conversions
HEX#53C6DB
RGBrgb(83, 198, 219)
HSLhsl(189, 65%, 59%)
HSVhsv(189, 62%, 86%)
CMYKcmyk(62%, 10%, 0%, 14%)
Copy CSS
color: #53c6db; /* rgb */ color: rgb(83, 198, 219); /* hsl */ color: hsl(189, 65%, 59%);
Contrast
On white2.01 : 1
On ink black9.54 : 1

About #53C6DB

#53C6DB is the hex color #53C6DB, which translates to rgb(83, 198, 219) in RGB and hsl(189, 65%, 59%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 189 degrees, with a saturation of 65 percent and a lightness of 59 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a mid tone shade.

Using #53C6DB in a design

Text placed directly on #53C6DB is most legible in dark ink, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #53C6DB

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #53C6DB for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #53C6DB

  • HEX: #53C6DB
  • RGB: rgb(83, 198, 219)
  • HSL: hsl(189, 65%, 59%)
  • HSV: hsv(189, 62%, 86%)
  • CMYK: cmyk(62%, 10%, 0%, 14%)

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