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Steel Blue

Hex Code #596FB1

Color Analysis Summary

Color #596FB1, 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 35% red, 44% green, and 69% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 89, Green: 111, and Blue: 177. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #596FB1. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 225°, a saturation of 36%, and a lightness index of 52%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 69%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #596FB1 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)89, 111, 177
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)225°, 36%, 52%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)225°, 50%, 69%
CSS Valuergb(89, 111, 177)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background4.85:1
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 Background4.33:1
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

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