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Steel Blue

Hex Code #448CA4

Color Analysis Summary

Color #448CA4, 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, 55% green, and 64% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 68, Green: 140, and Blue: 164. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #448CA4. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 195°, a saturation of 41%, and a lightness index of 45%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 64%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #448CA4 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, 140, 164
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)195°, 41%, 45%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)195°, 59%, 64%
CSS Valuergb(68, 140, 164)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.8:1
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 Background5.53:1
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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