#336699

A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.

About #336699

The hex code #336699 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Steelblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 51, 102, and 153.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 67% C, 33% M, 0% Y, and 40% K. The HSL representation is 210.0° hue, 50.0% saturation, and 40.0% lightness.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#336699
RGB51, 102, 153
HSL210.0°, 50.0%, 40.0%
CMYK67%, 33%, 0%, 40%
HSV210.0°, 66.7%, 60.0%
LAB42.0, -0.1, -32.9
XYZ11.9, 12.5, 31.9
Decimal3368601

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

6.00:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.50:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.73:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.98:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #336699; }
.text-color { color: #336699; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #336699; }

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