#3399C5
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #3399C5
The hex code #3399C5 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 51, 153, and 197.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 74% Cyan, 22% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 23% Black. The HSL representation is 198.1° hue, 58.9% saturation, and 48.6% lightness.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#3399C5
RGB51, 153, 197
HSL198.1°, 58.9%, 48.6%
CMYK74%, 22%, 0%, 23%
HSV198.1°, 74.1%, 77.3%
LAB59.5, -14.4, -31.0
XYZ22.8, 27.5, 56.9
Decimal3381701
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.23:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.50:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.09:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.53:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #3399C5;
}
.text-color {
color: #3399C5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #3399C5;
}