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Steel Blue

Hex Code #508FCE

Color Analysis Summary

Color #508FCE, 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, 56% green, and 81% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 80, Green: 143, and Blue: 206. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #508FCE. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 210°, a saturation of 56%, and a lightness index of 56%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 81%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #508FCE 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)80, 143, 206
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)210°, 56%, 56%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)210°, 61%, 81%
CSS Valuergb(80, 143, 206)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.41:1
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 Background6.16:1
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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