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Steel Blue

Hex Code #459BB0

Color Analysis Summary

Color #459BB0, 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 27% red, 61% green, and 69% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 69, Green: 155, and Blue: 176. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #459BB0. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 192°, a saturation of 44%, and a lightness index of 48%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 69%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #459BB0 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)69, 155, 176
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)192°, 44%, 48%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)192°, 61%, 69%
CSS Valuergb(69, 155, 176)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.2:1
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 Background6.57:1
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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