#1699CC
A medium, vivid blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #1699CC
At its core, #1699CC is a medium and vivid hue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Steelblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 22 red, 153 green, and 204 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 89% cyan, 25% magenta, 0% yellow, and 20% 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. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#1699CC
RGB22, 153, 204
HSL196.8°, 80.5%, 44.3%
CMYK89%, 25%, 0%, 20%
HSV196.8°, 89.2%, 80.0%
LAB59.3, -14.6, -35.3
XYZ22.6, 27.3, 61.2
Decimal1481164
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.25:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.46:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.11:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.49:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #1699CC;
}
.text-color {
color: #1699CC;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #1699CC;
}