#008AC5

A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Steelblue.

About #008AC5

The hex code #008AC5 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Steelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 0, 138, and 197.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 100% C, 30% M, 0% Y, and 23% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#008AC5
RGB0, 138, 197
HSL198.0°, 100.0%, 38.6%
CMYK100%, 30%, 0%, 23%
HSV198.0°, 100.0%, 77.3%
LAB54.2, -9.6, -39.2
XYZ19.2, 22.2, 56.1
Decimal35525

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.86:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.44:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.69:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.63:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #008AC5; }
.text-color { color: #008AC5; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #008AC5; }

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