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Steel Blue Like

Hex Code #4AA2C4

Color Analysis Summary

Color #4AA2C4, 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, 64% green, and 77% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 74, Green: 162, and Blue: 196. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #4AA2C4. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 197°, a saturation of 51%, and a lightness index of 53%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 77%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #4AA2C4 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, 162, 196
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)197°, 51%, 53%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)197°, 62%, 77%
CSS Valuergb(74, 162, 196)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.89:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background7.26:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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