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Steel Blue

Hex Code #447FBB

Color Analysis Summary

Color #447FBB, 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 27% red, 50% green, and 73% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 68, Green: 127, and Blue: 187. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #447FBB. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 210°, a saturation of 47%, and a lightness index of 50%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 73%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #447FBB 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)68, 127, 187
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)210°, 47%, 50%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)210°, 64%, 73%
CSS Valuergb(68, 127, 187)

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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