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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone #53B0D2 it is the complementary color #AC4F2D. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color #53B0D2. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the #53B0D2 shade: #58B0CD, #69C2E0, #7AD4F3, #8BE6FF and #9CF8FF

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color #53B0D2. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the #53B0D2 shade: #53B0D2, #429EBF, #318CAC, #207A99 and #0F6886

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the #53B0D2 shade: #51AFD2, #518DD2, #516AD2, #5B51D2 and #7D51D2

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the #53B0D2 shade: #51AFD2, #518DD2, #516AD2 and #5151D2

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The #53B0D2 shade matches the following richer shades: #51AFD2, #3FB8E4 and #2DC0F6

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the #53B0D2 shade: #51AFD2, #62A7C0, #749FAF, #86979D and #988E8B

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the #53B0D2 shade: #51D2B0, #51D2D2, #51B0D2, #518DD2 and #516BD2

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the #53B0D2 shade: #2B85A6, #339FC6, #51AFD2, #71BEDB and #92CDE3

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the #53B0D2 shade: #53B0D2, #8D51D2 and #D2C151

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the #53B0D2 shade: #53B0D2, #D251B0 and #B0D251

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the #53B0D2 shade: #53B0D2, #8D51D2, #D27351 and #96D251

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the #53B0D2 shade: #53B0D2, #B451D2, #D27351 and #6FD251

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

Display options

Primary color

CMYK 60 / 16 / 0 / 18

HEX #53B0D2

RGB 83 176 210

HSL 196.06, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 67.68, -17.54, -25.49

 

Complementary color

CMYK 0 / 54 / 74 / 33

HEX #AC4F2D

RGB 172 79 45

HSL 16.06, 0.59%, 0.43%

LAB 45.01, 35.8, 37.5

 

CMYK 57 / 14 / 0 / 20

HEX #58B0CD

RGB 88 176 205

HSL 194.87, 0.54%, 0.57%

LAB 67.68, -18.1, -22.73

 

CMYK 53 / 13 / 0 / 12

HEX #69C2E0

RGB 105 194 224

HSL 195.13, 0.66%, 0.65%

LAB 74.17, -18.48, -23.15

 

CMYK 50 / 13 / 0 / 5

HEX #7AD4F3

RGB 122 212 243

HSL 195.37, 0.83%, 0.72%

LAB 80.57, -18.77, -23.54

 

CMYK 45 / 10 / 0 / 0

HEX #8BE6FF

RGB 139 230 255

HSL 192.93, 1%, 0.77%

LAB 86.65, -20.84, -20.59

 

CMYK 39 / 3 / 0 / 0

HEX #9CF8FF

RGB 156 248 255

HSL 184.24, 1%, 0.81%

LAB 92.32, -25.64, -12.01

 

CMYK 60 / 16 / 0 / 18

HEX #53B0D2

RGB 83 176 210

HSL 196.06, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 67.68, -17.54, -25.49

 

CMYK 65 / 17 / 0 / 25

HEX #429EBF

RGB 66 158 191

HSL 195.84, 0.49%, 0.5%

LAB 61.11, -16.88, -25.07

 

CMYK 72 / 19 / 0 / 33

HEX #318CAC

RGB 49 140 172

HSL 195.61, 0.56%, 0.43%

LAB 54.44, -15.99, -24.6

 

CMYK 79 / 20 / 0 / 40

HEX #207A99

RGB 32 122 153

HSL 195.37, 0.65%, 0.36%

LAB 47.66, -14.77, -24.08

 

CMYK 89 / 22 / 0 / 47

HEX #0F6886

RGB 15 104 134

HSL 195.13, 0.8%, 0.29%

LAB 40.77, -13.08, -23.46

 

CMYK 61 / 17 / 0 / 18

HEX #51AFD2

RGB 81 175 210

HSL 196.28, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 67.32, -17.38, -26.05

 

CMYK 61 / 33 / 0 / 18

HEX #518DD2

RGB 81 141 210

HSL 212.09, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 57.51, 1.56, -41.3

 

CMYK 61 / 50 / 0 / 18

HEX #516AD2

RGB 81 106 210

HSL 228.37, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 47.89, 22.88, -56.61

 

CMYK 57 / 61 / 0 / 18

HEX #5B51D2

RGB 91 81 210

HSL 244.65, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 42.4, 40.05, -65.47

 

CMYK 40 / 61 / 0 / 18

HEX #7D51D2

RGB 125 81 210

HSL 260.47, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 45.49, 46.66, -60.31

 

CMYK 61 / 17 / 0 / 18

HEX #51AFD2

RGB 81 175 210

HSL 196.28, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 67.32, -17.38, -26.05

 

CMYK 61 / 33 / 0 / 18

HEX #518DD2

RGB 81 141 210

HSL 212.09, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 57.51, 1.56, -41.3

 

CMYK 61 / 50 / 0 / 18

HEX #516AD2

RGB 81 106 210

HSL 228.37, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 47.89, 22.88, -56.61

 

CMYK 61 / 61 / 0 / 18

HEX #5151D2

RGB 81 81 210

HSL 240, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 41.67, 38.39, -66.69

 

CMYK 61 / 17 / 0 / 18

HEX #51AFD2

RGB 81 175 210

HSL 196.28, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 67.32, -17.38, -26.05

 

CMYK 72 / 19 / 0 / 11

HEX #3FB8E4

RGB 63 184 228

HSL 196, 0.75%, 0.57%

LAB 70.13, -19.16, -31.63

 

CMYK 82 / 22 / 0 / 4

HEX #2DC0F6

RGB 45 192 246

HSL 196.12, 0.92%, 0.57%

LAB 72.83, -19.25, -37.23

 

CMYK 61 / 17 / 0 / 18

HEX #51AFD2

RGB 81 175 210

HSL 196.28, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 67.32, -17.38, -26.05

 

CMYK 49 / 13 / 0 / 25

HEX #62A7C0

RGB 98 167 192

HSL 195.96, 0.43%, 0.57%

LAB 64.99, -14.96, -19.58

 

CMYK 34 / 9 / 0 / 31

HEX #749FAF

RGB 116 159 175

HSL 196.27, 0.27%, 0.57%

LAB 63.01, -10.53, -12.98

 

CMYK 15 / 4 / 0 / 38

HEX #86979D

RGB 134 151 157

HSL 195.65, 0.11%, 0.57%

LAB 61.34, -4.74, -5.2

 

CMYK 0 / 7 / 9 / 40

HEX #988E8B

RGB 152 142 139

HSL 13.85, 0.06%, 0.57%

LAB 59.79, 3.16, 2.92

 

CMYK 61 / 0 / 16 / 18

HEX #51D2B0

RGB 81 210 176

HSL 164.19, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 76.67, -43.52, 6.39

 

CMYK 61 / 0 / 0 / 18

HEX #51D2D2

RGB 81 210 210

HSL 180, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 77.58, -34.77, -10.53

 

CMYK 61 / 16 / 0 / 18

HEX #51B0D2

RGB 81 176 210

HSL 195.81, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 67.62, -17.91, -25.6

 

CMYK 61 / 33 / 0 / 18

HEX #518DD2

RGB 81 141 210

HSL 212.09, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 57.51, 1.56, -41.3

 

CMYK 61 / 49 / 0 / 18

HEX #516BD2

RGB 81 107 210

HSL 227.91, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 48.16, 22.26, -56.19

 

CMYK 74 / 20 / 0 / 35

HEX #2B85A6

RGB 43 133 166

HSL 196.1, 0.59%, 0.41%

LAB 51.88, -15, -25.1

 

CMYK 74 / 20 / 0 / 22

HEX #339FC6

RGB 51 159 198

HSL 195.92, 0.59%, 0.49%

LAB 61.29, -17.3, -28.75

 

CMYK 61 / 17 / 0 / 18

HEX #51AFD2

RGB 81 175 210

HSL 196.28, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 67.32, -17.38, -26.05

 

CMYK 48 / 13 / 0 / 14

HEX #71BEDB

RGB 113 190 219

HSL 196.42, 0.6%, 0.65%

LAB 73.19, -16.06, -21.9

 

CMYK 36 / 10 / 0 / 11

HEX #92CDE3

RGB 146 205 227

HSL 196.3, 0.59%, 0.73%

LAB 79.23, -13.53, -16.92

 

CMYK 60 / 16 / 0 / 18

HEX #53B0D2

RGB 83 176 210

HSL 196.06, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 67.68, -17.54, -25.49

 

CMYK 33 / 61 / 0 / 18

HEX #8D51D2

RGB 141 81 210

HSL 267.91, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 47.24, 50.16, -57.41

 

CMYK 0 / 8 / 61 / 18

HEX #D2C151

RGB 210 193 81

HSL 52.09, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 77.54, -7.43, 57.02

 

CMYK 60 / 16 / 0 / 18

HEX #53B0D2

RGB 83 176 210

HSL 196.06, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 67.68, -17.54, -25.49

 

CMYK 0 / 61 / 16 / 18

HEX #D251B0

RGB 210 81 176

HSL 315.81, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 54.78, 61.15, -25.25

 

CMYK 16 / 0 / 61 / 18

HEX #B0D251

RGB 176 210 81

HSL 75.81, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 79.57, -29.77, 58.49

 

CMYK 60 / 16 / 0 / 18

HEX #53B0D2

RGB 83 176 210

HSL 196.06, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 67.68, -17.54, -25.49

 

CMYK 33 / 61 / 0 / 18

HEX #8D51D2

RGB 141 81 210

HSL 267.91, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 47.24, 50.16, -57.41

 

CMYK 0 / 45 / 61 / 18

HEX #D27351

RGB 210 115 81

HSL 15.81, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 58.56, 34.22, 35.1

 

CMYK 29 / 0 / 61 / 18

HEX #96D251

RGB 150 210 81

HSL 87.91, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 77.98, -39.63, 56.29

 

CMYK 60 / 16 / 0 / 18

HEX #53B0D2

RGB 83 176 210

HSL 196.06, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 67.68, -17.54, -25.49

 

CMYK 14 / 61 / 0 / 18

HEX #B451D2

RGB 180 81 210

HSL 286.05, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 52.11, 59.25, -49.33

 

CMYK 0 / 45 / 61 / 18

HEX #D27351

RGB 210 115 81

HSL 15.81, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 58.56, 34.22, 35.1

 

CMYK 47 / 0 / 61 / 18

HEX #6FD251

RGB 111 210 81

HSL 106.05, 0.59%, 0.57%

LAB 76.11, -52.53, 53.69

 

Description

Color code: HEX #53B0D2 | qconv.com Color code: HEX #53B0D2 | qconv.com - big

Bright color: high color values create a bright impression.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 83 red, 176 green and 210 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
83 176 210 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, 60 cyan, 16 magenta, none yellow and 18 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
60% 16% 0% 18% C M Y K

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