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Steel Blue Like

Hex Code #377A8A

Color Analysis Summary

Color #377A8A, historically referred to as Steel Blue Like, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 22% red, 48% green, and 54% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 55, Green: 122, and Blue: 138. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #377A8A. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 192°, a saturation of 43%, and a lightness index of 38%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 54%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #377A8A 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)55, 122, 138
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)192°, 43%, 38%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)192°, 60%, 54%
CSS Valuergb(55, 122, 138)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background4.87:1
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 Background4.31:1
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

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