#1683BD

A medium, vivid blue closely aligning with Steelblue.

About #1683BD

The hex code #1683BD represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Steelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(22, 131, 189).

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 88% Cyan, 31% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 26% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#1683BD
RGB22, 131, 189
HSL200.8°, 79.1%, 41.4%
CMYK88%, 31%, 0%, 26%
HSV200.8°, 88.4%, 74.1%
LAB51.9, -7.6, -38.3
XYZ17.6, 20.1, 51.1
Decimal1475517

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.19:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.02:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.00:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.26:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #1683BD; }
.text-color { color: #1683BD; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #1683BD; }

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