#1699DB
A medium, vivid blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #1699DB
The precise color #1699DB is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Steelblue. Its digital footprint relies on 22 parts red, 153 parts green, and 219 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 90% Cyan, 30% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 14% Black. The HSL representation is 200.1° hue, 81.7% saturation, and 47.3% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#1699DB
RGB22, 153, 219
HSL200.1°, 81.7%, 47.3%
CMYK90%, 30%, 0%, 14%
HSV200.1°, 90.0%, 85.9%
LAB59.9, -9.1, -42.6
XYZ24.5, 28.1, 71.1
Decimal1481179
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.18:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.61:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.03:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.62:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #1699DB;
}
.text-color {
color: #1699DB;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #1699DB;
}