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Steel Blue

Hex Code #4274A6

Color Analysis Summary

Color #4274A6, 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 26% red, 45% green, and 65% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 66, Green: 116, and Blue: 166. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #4274A6. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 210°, a saturation of 43%, and a lightness index of 45%. 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 #4274A6 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)66, 116, 166
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)210°, 43%, 45%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)210°, 60%, 65%
CSS Valuergb(66, 116, 166)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background4.91:1
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 Background4.28:1
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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