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Steel Blue

Hex Code #4E9EC1

Color Analysis Summary

Color #4E9EC1, 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 31% red, 62% green, and 76% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 78, Green: 158, and Blue: 193. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #4E9EC1. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 198°, a saturation of 48%, and a lightness index of 53%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 76%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #4E9EC1 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)78, 158, 193
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)198°, 48%, 53%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)198°, 60%, 76%
CSS Valuergb(78, 158, 193)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.01:1
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 Background6.98:1
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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