#2492BD
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #2492BD
The hex code #2492BD represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(36, 146, 189).
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 81% C, 23% M, 0% Y, and 26% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. 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#2492BD
RGB36, 146, 189
HSL196.9°, 68.0%, 44.1%
CMYK81%, 23%, 0%, 26%
HSV196.9°, 81.0%, 74.1%
LAB56.7, -15.0, -30.8
XYZ20.2, 24.6, 51.8
Decimal2396861
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.55:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.92:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.39:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.03:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #2492BD;
}
.text-color {
color: #2492BD;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #2492BD;
}