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Steel Blue

Hex Code #4C8BC2

Color Analysis Summary

Color #4C8BC2, 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 30% red, 55% green, and 76% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 76, Green: 139, and Blue: 194. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #4C8BC2. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 208°, a saturation of 49%, and a lightness index of 53%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 76%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #4C8BC2 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)76, 139, 194
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)208°, 49%, 53%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)208°, 61%, 76%
CSS Valuergb(76, 139, 194)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.63:1
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 Background5.78:1
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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