#3399D3
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #3399D3
The hex code #3399D3 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Steelblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(51, 153, 211).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 76% Cyan, 27% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 17% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#3399D3
RGB51, 153, 211
HSL201.8°, 64.5%, 51.4%
CMYK76%, 27%, 0%, 17%
HSV201.8°, 75.8%, 82.7%
LAB60.1, -9.6, -37.9
XYZ24.5, 28.2, 65.8
Decimal3381715
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.16:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.64:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.02:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.64:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #3399D3;
}
.text-color {
color: #3399D3;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #3399D3;
}