#248AC5
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #248AC5
The hex code #248AC5 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 36, 138, and 197.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 82% Cyan, 30% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 23% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#248AC5
RGB36, 138, 197
HSL202.0°, 69.1%, 45.7%
CMYK82%, 30%, 0%, 23%
HSV202.0°, 81.7%, 77.3%
LAB54.6, -7.6, -38.6
XYZ19.9, 22.6, 56.1
Decimal2394821
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.81:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.52:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.64:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.69:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #248AC5;
}
.text-color {
color: #248AC5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #248AC5;
}