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Steel Blue Like

Hex Code #42828F

Color Analysis Summary

Color #42828F, 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 26% red, 51% green, and 56% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 66, Green: 130, and Blue: 143. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #42828F. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 190°, a saturation of 37%, and a lightness index of 41%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 56%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #42828F 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)66, 130, 143
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)190°, 37%, 41%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)190°, 54%, 56%
CSS Valuergb(66, 130, 143)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background4.36:1
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 Background4.82:1
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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