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Steel Blue

Hex Code #428592

Color Analysis Summary

Color #428592, 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 26% red, 52% green, and 57% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 66, Green: 133, and Blue: 146. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #428592. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 190°, a saturation of 38%, and a lightness index of 42%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 57%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #428592 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, 133, 146
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)190°, 38%, 42%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)190°, 55%, 57%
CSS Valuergb(66, 133, 146)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background4.2:1
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 Background5:1
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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