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Steel Blue Like

Hex Code #6D80BB

Color Analysis Summary

Color #6D80BB, 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 43% red, 50% green, and 73% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 109, Green: 128, and Blue: 187. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #6D80BB. 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 58%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 73%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #6D80BB 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)109, 128, 187
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)225°, 36%, 58%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)225°, 42%, 73%
CSS Valuergb(109, 128, 187)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.85:1
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 Background5.46:1
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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