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Steel Blue

Hex Code #57779B

Color Analysis Summary

Color #57779B, 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 34% red, 47% green, and 61% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 87, Green: 119, and Blue: 155. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #57779B. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 212°, a saturation of 28%, and a lightness index of 47%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 61%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #57779B 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)87, 119, 155
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)212°, 28%, 47%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)212°, 44%, 61%
CSS Valuergb(87, 119, 155)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background4.65:1
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 Background4.52:1
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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