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Steel Blue Like

Hex Code #4A7D88

Color Analysis Summary

Color #4A7D88, 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 29% red, 49% green, and 53% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 74, Green: 125, and Blue: 136. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #4A7D88. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 191°, a saturation of 30%, and a lightness index of 41%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 53%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #4A7D88 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)74, 125, 136
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)191°, 30%, 41%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)191°, 46%, 53%
CSS Valuergb(74, 125, 136)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background4.59:1
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
On Black Background4.58:1
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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