#1675A0

A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Steelblue.

About #1675A0

The hex code #1675A0 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. Its digital footprint relies on 22 parts red, 117 parts green, and 160 parts blue light.

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 86% C, 27% M, 0% Y, and 37% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#1675A0
RGB22, 117, 160
HSL198.7°, 75.8%, 35.7%
CMYK86%, 27%, 0%, 37%
HSV198.7°, 86.2%, 62.7%
LAB46.2, -10.3, -30.4
XYZ13.0, 15.4, 35.5
Decimal1471904

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

5.14:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.09:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.91:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.47:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #1675A0; }
.text-color { color: #1675A0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #1675A0; }

Similar Colors

Steelblue
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