Information about #53BCCE color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #53BCCE belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(83, 188, 206) (32.5% red, 73.7% green, 80.8% blue), or CMYK 48 / 7 / 0 / 19 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#53BCCE presents itself as a clearly saturated aqua cyan — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Sea Serpent (#4BC7CF). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Viking (#4DB1C8) and Macaw Blue Green (#43BFC7).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(83, 188, 206)), which gives #53BCCE its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #53BCCE: 9.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.2:1 for white. #53BCCE has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#53BCCE color variations

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#53BCCE color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #53BCCE

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#53BCCE
  • RGB83, 188, 206
  • CMYK48, 7, 0, 19
  • HSL189°, 56%, 57%
  • HSL Precise188.78°, 55.656%, 56.667%
  • HSV189°, 60%, 81%
  • HSB189°, 60%, 81%
  • HEX ID53BCCE
  • DECIMAL ID5487822
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB73.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB80.8%
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