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Cornflower Blue

Hex Code #59A3ED

Color Analysis Summary

Color #59A3ED, historically referred to as Cornflower Blue, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 35% red, 64% green, and 93% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 89, Green: 163, and Blue: 237. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #59A3ED. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 210°, a saturation of 80%, and a lightness index of 64%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 93%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #59A3ED 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, 163, 237
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)210°, 80%, 64%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)210°, 62%, 93%
CSS Valuergb(89, 163, 237)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.66:1
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 Background7.89:1
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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