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Steel Blue

Hex Code #40909A

Color Analysis Summary

Color #40909A, 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 25% red, 56% green, and 60% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 64, Green: 144, and Blue: 154. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #40909A. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 187°, a saturation of 41%, and a lightness index of 43%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 60%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #40909A 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)64, 144, 154
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)187°, 41%, 43%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)187°, 58%, 60%
CSS Valuergb(64, 144, 154)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.7:1
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 Background5.67:1
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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