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Steel Blue

Hex Code #3C7EB7

Color Analysis Summary

Color #3C7EB7, 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 24% red, 49% green, and 72% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 60, Green: 126, and Blue: 183. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #3C7EB7. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 208°, a saturation of 51%, and a lightness index of 48%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 72%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #3C7EB7 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)60, 126, 183
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)208°, 51%, 48%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)208°, 67%, 72%
CSS Valuergb(60, 126, 183)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background4.32:1
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 Background4.86:1
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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