#1683B6
A medium, vivid blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #1683B6
The hex code #1683B6 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Steelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 22, 131, and 182.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 88% C, 28% M, 0% Y, and 29% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#1683B6
RGB22, 131, 182
HSL199.1°, 78.4%, 40.0%
CMYK88%, 28%, 0%, 29%
HSV199.1°, 87.9%, 71.4%
LAB51.6, -10.2, -34.8
XYZ16.9, 19.8, 47.2
Decimal1475510
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.24:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
4.96:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.05:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.21:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #1683B6;
}
.text-color {
color: #1683B6;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #1683B6;
}