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Steel Blue

Hex Code #2D889E

Color Analysis Summary

Color #2D889E, 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 18% red, 53% green, and 62% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 45, Green: 136, and Blue: 158. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #2D889E. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 192°, a saturation of 56%, and a lightness index of 40%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 62%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #2D889E 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)45, 136, 158
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)192°, 56%, 40%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)192°, 72%, 62%
CSS Valuergb(45, 136, 158)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background4.1:1
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 Background5.13:1
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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