#0799CC

A medium, vivid blue closely aligning with Steelblue.

About #0799CC

The precise color #0799CC is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Steelblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 7 red, 153 green, and 204 blue.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 97% C, 25% M, 0% Y, and 20% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#0799CC
RGB7, 153, 204
HSL195.5°, 93.4%, 41.4%
CMYK97%, 25%, 0%, 20%
HSV195.5°, 96.6%, 80.0%
LAB59.1, -15.2, -35.5
XYZ22.4, 27.2, 61.2
Decimal498124

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.26:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.44:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.12:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.47:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #0799CC; }
.text-color { color: #0799CC; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #0799CC; }

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