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Steel Blue

Hex Code #3D73AE

Color Analysis Summary

Color #3D73AE, 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, 45% green, and 68% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 61, Green: 115, and Blue: 174. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #3D73AE. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 211°, a saturation of 48%, and a lightness index of 46%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 68%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #3D73AE 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)61, 115, 174
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)211°, 48%, 46%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)211°, 65%, 68%
CSS Valuergb(61, 115, 174)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background4.93:1
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 Background4.26:1
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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