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Cadet Blue

Hex Code #5E8EA6

Color Analysis Summary

Color #5E8EA6, historically referred to as Cadet Blue, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 37% red, 56% green, and 65% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 94, Green: 142, and Blue: 166. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #5E8EA6. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 200°, a saturation of 29%, and a lightness index of 51%. 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 #5E8EA6 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)94, 142, 166
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)200°, 29%, 51%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)200°, 43%, 65%
CSS Valuergb(94, 142, 166)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.56:1
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 Background5.9:1
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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