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Steel Blue

Hex Code #3AA0B5

Color Analysis Summary

Color #3AA0B5, 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 23% red, 63% green, and 71% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 58, Green: 160, and Blue: 181. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #3AA0B5. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 190°, a saturation of 51%, and a lightness index of 47%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 71%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #3AA0B5 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)58, 160, 181
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)190°, 51%, 47%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)190°, 68%, 71%
CSS Valuergb(58, 160, 181)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.05:1
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
On Black Background6.88:1
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

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