#33498A
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #33498A
Visually, #33498A is defined as a moderate blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Darkslateblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(51, 73, 138).
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 63% C, 47% M, 0% Y, and 46% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#33498A
RGB51, 73, 138
HSL224.8°, 46.0%, 37.1%
CMYK63%, 47%, 0%, 46%
HSV224.8°, 63.0%, 54.1%
LAB32.5, 13.1, -38.9
XYZ8.3, 7.3, 25.0
Decimal3361162
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.53:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.46:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.16:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.09:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #33498A;
}
.text-color {
color: #33498A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #33498A;
}