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Steel Blue

Hex Code #326EA9

Color Analysis Summary

Color #326EA9, historically referred to as Steel Blue, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 20% red, 43% green, and 66% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 50, Green: 110, and Blue: 169. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #326EA9. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 210°, a saturation of 54%, and a lightness index of 43%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 66%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #326EA9 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)50, 110, 169
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)210°, 54%, 43%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)210°, 70%, 66%
CSS Valuergb(50, 110, 169)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background5.33:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS
On Black Background3.94:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL

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