#535a61 - Blue Steel color

A cool, muted slate tone that sits between blue and gray with subtle greenish undertones. It reads as a sophisticated, slightly smoky steel—calm, restrained, and modern. Ideal for backgrounds, upholstery, or exterior accents, it pairs beautifully with warm wood, brass, cream, and soft pastels. The color evokes overcast skies, urban architecture, and refined minimalism, lending a grounded, professional atmosphere without feeling harsh or clinical.

color #535a61

#535a61 color RGB value is 83, 90, 97, and the CMYK value is 0.144, 0.0722, 0.00, 0.620. Alternative names for that color are: blue steel, gray, dimgray, abbey, outer space, violet.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
83, 90, 97
rgb(83, 90, 97)
CMYK
0.144, 0.0722, 0.00, 0.620
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sRGB
0.325, 0.353, 0.380
rgb(32.5% 35.3% 38%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.336, 0.355, 0.380
color(a98-rgb 0.336 0.355 0.38)
HCT
243, 8.85, 37.9
color(--hct 243 6.1% 37.9%)
HSL
210, 7.78, 35.3
hsl(210 7.78% 35.3%)
HSV
210, 14.4, 38.0
color(--hsv 210 14.4% 38%)
HWB
210, 32.5, 62.0
hwb(210 32.5% 62%)
Lab
37.8, -1.64, -5.04
lab(37.8 -1.64 -5.04)
P3
0.331, 0.352, 0.378
color(display-p3 0.331 0.352 0.378)
XYZ D50
0.0942, 0.0998, 0.0965
color(xyz-d50 0.094 0.1 0.096)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#535a61
RGB:83 90 97
HSL:210deg 7.78% 35.29%
HEX:#615a53
RGB:97 90 83
HSL:30deg 7.78% 35.29%

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