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Steel Blue

Hex Code #356EA7

Color Analysis Summary

Color #356EA7, 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 21% red, 43% green, and 65% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 53, Green: 110, and Blue: 167. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #356EA7. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 210°, a saturation of 52%, and a lightness index of 43%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 65%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #356EA7 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)53, 110, 167
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)210°, 52%, 43%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)210°, 68%, 65%
CSS Valuergb(53, 110, 167)

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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