#1699C5
A medium, vivid blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #1699C5
The hex code #1699C5 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. Its digital footprint relies on 22 parts red, 153 parts green, and 197 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 89% C, 22% M, 0% Y, and 23% K. The HSL representation is 195.1° hue, 79.9% saturation, and 42.9% lightness.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#1699C5
RGB22, 153, 197
HSL195.1°, 79.9%, 42.9%
CMYK89%, 22%, 0%, 23%
HSV195.1°, 88.8%, 77.3%
LAB59.0, -17.0, -31.8
XYZ21.8, 27.0, 56.9
Decimal1481157
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.28:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.40:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.14:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.44:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #1699C5;
}
.text-color {
color: #1699C5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #1699C5;
}